Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2855402 (Grade 106)

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Access Date: April 28, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 106

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	2855402
Grade:	106
Model:	5
Class:	30
Estimated Production Year:	1888
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production:	12,000
Variant Est. Production:	8,000 (16S-M5-13J/15J)
Size:	16s
Jewels:	13j or 15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Old Style
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 503527
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	999.106G2.16S143.165M10.O40.P52.1315J3
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	36.13
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	13.90
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.024%
Registry Population:	2 (0.20%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 106

Target Profile: 16S-M5-13J/15J-OGP-A

Elgin Grade 106 (All Variations): 12,000 ETP
16S: 12,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 106
16S-M5: 12,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 106, Model 5
16S-M5-13J/15J: 8,000 66.67% 16s, Grade 106, Model 5, 1315 Jewels	Other: 4,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
16S-M5-13J/15J-OGP: 8,000 66.67% 16s, Grade 106, Model 5, 1315 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt
16S-M5-13J/15J-OGP-A: 8,000 66.67%

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