Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 25978859 (Grade 452)

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1927 Deco Elgin 12s Men’s Dress Pocket Watch W/ Green & Black Enamel

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Access Date: November 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 452

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	25978859
Grade:	452
Model:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1923
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	45 of 66
Grade/Model Total Production:	69,000
Size:	12s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	3
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Total Adjustments:	6
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407
Case:	Various
Run ID:	12315.452G45.12S2006.124M86.O5506.P9387.17J1892
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.462
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	207.74
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	80.22
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.136%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	16 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	3.41% Analyzing 182 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 452

Target Profile: 12S-M4-17J-ONP-A3PTI

Elgin Grade 452 (All Variations): 69,000 ETP

12S: 69,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 452

12S-M4: 69,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 452, Model 4

12S-M4-17J: 69,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 452, Model 4, 17 Jewels

12S-M4-17J-ONP: 69,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 452, Model 4, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

12S-M4-17J-ONP-A3PTI: 69,000 100.00%

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