Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 31982398 (Grade 488)

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Access Date: December 20, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 488

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	31982398
Grade:	488
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1929
Run Quantity:	18,000
Grade/Model Run:	6 of 94
Grade/Model Total Production:	1,283,000
Size:	18/0s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Flat
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Case:	Various
Run ID:	13706.488G6.S45.M45.H7106.P10701.7J5912
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.516
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	3,862.83
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1,492.67
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	2.536%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	1 (0.01%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 488

Target Profile: 18/0S-M1-7J-HFP-U

Elgin Grade 488 (All Variations): 1,283,000 ETP

18/0S: 1,283,000 100.00%
18/0s, Grade 488

18/0S-M1: 1,283,000 100.00%
18/0s, Grade 488, Model 1

18/0S-M1-7J: 1,283,000 100.00%
18/0s, Grade 488, Model 1, 7 Jewels

18/0S-M1-7J-HFP: 1,283,000 100.00%
18/0s, Grade 488, Model 1, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Flat

18/0S-M1-7J-HFP-U: 1,283,000 100.00%

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