Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 3268697 (Grade 82)

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Access Date: November 21, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

Mixed Run: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co., G.M. Wheeler, and Private Labels

Private Label(s) in Run:

Goddard & Moses - Richmond Va.

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Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	3268697
Grade:	82
Variation:	Mixed
Model:	3
Class:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1889
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	23 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production:	155,000
Variant Est. Production:	40,000 (18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-MIXED)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1195.82G27.18S729.183M77.H1011.L516.15J348
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.450
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	466.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	180.28
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.306%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	22 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-3.36% Analyzing 527 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 82

Target Profile: 18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-MIXED

Elgin Grade 82 (All Variations): 163,000 ETP
18S: 163,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 82
18S-M3: 155,000 95.09% 18s, Grade 82, Model 3			Other: 8,000 Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M3-15J: 120,000 73.62% 18s, Grade 82, Model 3, 15 Jewels		Other: 35,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M3-15J-HGL: 120,000 73.62% 18s, Grade 82, Model 3, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M3-15J-HGL-U: 120,000 73.62%
18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-MIXED: 40,000 24.54%	Other: 80,000 Other Variants or Unclassified

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.

Anonymous · March 6, 2023

Serial Number 3268739 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1124 · September 15, 2021

Serial Number 3269459 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number is on a G.M. Wheeler movement!.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.