Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 23529453 (Grade 387)

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Access Date: April 06, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 387

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	23529453
Grade:	387
Model:	7
Class:	110
Estimated Production Year:	1921
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	93 of 228
Grade/Model Total Production:	357,700
Variant Est. Production:	347,700 (16S-M7-17J-ONP)
Size:	16s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	11490.387G93.16S2892.167M1078.O4957.P8619.17J1724
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.633
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1,083.97
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	416.11
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.707%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	18 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-2.44% Analyzing 1,173 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 387

Target Profile: 16S-M7-17J-ONP-U

Elgin Grade 387 (All Variations): 357,700 ETP
16S: 357,700 100.00% 16s, Grade 387
16S-M7: 357,700 100.00% 16s, Grade 387, Model 7
16S-M7-17J: 357,700 100.00% 16s, Grade 387, Model 7, 17 Jewels
16S-M7-17J-ONP: 347,700 97.20% 16s, Grade 387, Model 7, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel	Other: 10,000 Other Configs or Unclassified
16S-M7-17J-ONP-U: 347,700 97.20%

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