Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2305798 (Grade 50)

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Access Date: April 25, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 50

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	2305798
Grade:	50
Model:	1
Class:	17
Estimated Production Year:	1887
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	18 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production:	35,500
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	500
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Interchangeable
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	185867, 77078, 10554
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	882.50G18.16S121.161M43.C70.L332.15J249
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	106.88
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	41.24
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.070%
Registry Population:	12 (1.20%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 50

Target Profile: 16S-M1-15J-CNL-A

Elgin Grade 50 (All Variations): 35,500 ETP
16S: 35,500 100.00% 16s, Grade 50
16S-M1: 35,500 100.00% 16s, Grade 50, Model 1
16S-M1-15J: 35,500 100.00% 16s, Grade 50, Model 1, 15 Jewels
16S-M1-15J-CNL: 35,500 100.00% 16s, Grade 50, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Interchangeable/Lever/Nickel
16S-M1-15J-CNL-A: 35,500 100.00%
NOTE: 36,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 500 Never Manufactured

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.

Louisc1 Supporter 82 · March 5, 2024

Serial Number 2305341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2019

Serial Number 2305756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 2305321 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · January 7, 2018

Serial Number 2305418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2017

Serial Number 2305663 was reported as accurate.