Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 28597978 (Grade 451)

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Access Date: January 05, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 451

Lord Elgin

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	28597978
Grade:	451
Model:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1926
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	14 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production:	14,000
Size:	12s
Jewels:	19j
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:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Total Adjustments:	8
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407
Case:	Various
Run ID:	12963.451G14.12S2183.124M129.O5962.P9998.19J209
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.539
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	42.15
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	16.23
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.028%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	11 (1.10%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 451

Target Profile: 12S-M4-19J-ONP-A5PTI

Elgin Grade 451 (All Variations): 14,000 ETP

12S: 14,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 451

12S-M4: 14,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 451, Model 4

12S-M4-19J: 14,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 451, Model 4, 19 Jewels

12S-M4-19J-ONP: 14,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 451, Model 4, 19 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

12S-M4-19J-ONP-A5PTI: 14,000 100.00%

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