Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 30973576 (Grade 317)

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Access Date: December 22, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 317

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	30973576
Grade:	317
Model:	5
Class:	106
Estimated Production Year:	1928
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	183 of 188
Grade/Model Total Production:	261,500
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Balance Jewel Material:	Ruby
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272, 345619
Case:	Various
Run ID:	13511.317G183.18S3692.185M1756.O6311.P10512.15J3815
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.517
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	787.32
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	304.19
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.517%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	3 (0.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	4.00% Analyzing 811 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 317

Target Profile: 18S-M5-15J-ONP-U

Elgin Grade 317 (All Variations): 261,500 ETP

18S: 261,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 317

18S-M5: 261,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 317, Model 5

18S-M5-15J: 261,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 317, Model 5, 15 Jewels

18S-M5-15J-ONP: 261,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 317, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

18S-M5-15J-ONP-U: 261,500 100.00%

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