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Access Date: May 02, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 70
National Watch Co.
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 246506 | |
| Grade: | 70 | |
| Variation: | National Watch Co. | |
| Model: | 2 | |
| Class: | 1 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1873 | |
| Run Quantity: | 12 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 53 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 74,500 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 12 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-NATIONAL WATCH CO.) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | None | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Moseley | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 2 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | No | |
| Adjustment Tolerance: | [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs. | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078 | |
| Movement Markings: | National Watch Co. Adjusted Patent Pinion Elgin Ills. |
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| Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 236.70G1.18S217.182M4.H235.L4.15J62 | |
| Database Version: | v52.246 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 224.30 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 86.62 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.147% | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 1.82% Analyzing 340 Sales | |
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Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate this run as "N.W.Co." This grade, later grouped into the "Grade 70" numeric classification, was produced in a single batch of 12 movements. #246506 has been verified as marked "National Watch Co." in Old-English Blackletter style and features large gold jewel settings, gold balance screws, and pull-out lever. The dial does not feature a seconds register and is reported to by a conversion-style dial, signed "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." in an elaborate Old-English style. Photos available on this page: https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/elgins-early-national-watch-co-grade.170189/ [NAWCC]
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 70
Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-NATIONAL WATCH CO.
| Elgin Grade 70 (All Variations): 74,500 ETP | |||
| 18S: 74,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 70 |
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| 18S-M2: 74,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2 |
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| 18S-M2-15J: 69,500 93.29% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 15 Jewels |
Other: 5,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M2-15J-HGL: 69,500 93.29% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt |
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| 18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P: 69,500 93.29% | |||
| 18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-NATIONAL WATCH CO.: 12 0.02% | |||
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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.
bjeans01 Supporter 54 · January 19, 2020
Serial Number 246506 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Anonymous · August 20, 2018
Serial Number 246507 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
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