Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 246506 (Grade 70)

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Access Date: January 14, 2025

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.
Case:	Various
Run ID:	236.70G1.18S217.182M4.H235.L4.15J62
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.557
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	224.40
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):	7.23% Analyzing 352 Sales
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
18S-M2: 74,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2
18S-M2-15J: 68,500 91.95% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 15 Jewels		Other: 6,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M2-15J-HGL: 68,500 91.95% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P: 68,500 91.95%
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-NATIONAL WATCH CO.: 12 0.02%	Other: 68,488 Other Variants or Unclassified

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