Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 31851824 (Grade 430)

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Elgin Natl. Watch Co. (c 1897) 7 jewel pocket watch Works, but missing parts

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Access Date: January 22, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 430

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	31851824
Grade:	430
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1929
Run Quantity:	16,000
Grade/Model Run:	117 of 118
Grade/Model Total Production:	837,000
Size:	6/0s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Balance Jewel Material:	Ruby
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	596407
Case:	Various
Run ID:	13684.430G117.S401.M214.H7093.P10679.7J5896
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.563
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	2,521.16
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	973.76
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.654%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	2 (0.01%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 430

Target Profile: 6/0S-M1-7J-HNP-U

Elgin Grade 430 (All Variations): 837,000 ETP

6/0S: 837,000 100.00%
6/0s, Grade 430

6/0S-M1: 837,000 100.00%
6/0s, Grade 430, Model 1

6/0S-M1-7J: 837,000 100.00%
6/0s, Grade 430, Model 1, 7 Jewels

6/0S-M1-7J-HNP: 837,000 100.00%
6/0s, Grade 430, Model 1, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel

6/0S-M1-7J-HNP-U: 837,000 100.00%

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