Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 30701086 (Grade 486)

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Mens 10K gold filled Elgin Pocket watch

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Access Date: March 13, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 486

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	30701086
Grade:	486
Model:	13
Estimated Production Year:	1928
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production:	38,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
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
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407
Case:	Various
Run ID:	13453.486G1.16S3461.1613M39.O6276.L2398.17J2116
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.622
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	114.41
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	44.15
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.075%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-3.00% Analyzing 81 Sales

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