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Access Date: October 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 56
Grade 53 Movement Discovered in Run
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 350793 | |
| Grade: | 56 | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Class: | 4 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1874 | |
| Run Quantity: | 600 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 2 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,100 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 11j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Adaptable | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Key | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Slow | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 342.56G1.18S319.181M279.H341.K301.11J171 | |
| Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.427 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.31 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.22 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.002% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 5 (0.83%) | |
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Research Note: #350423: Verified as a 10-Size, Model 1, Style 1 Movement featuring 7 Jewels and a Solid Gold Balance Wheel, consistent with a Grade 53 classification. Movement Marked "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co." with no markings indicating a safety pinion. (Photo with Clear Serial Number Closely Inspected)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 56
Target Profile: 18S-M1-11J-HGK-U
| Elgin Grade 56 (All Variations): 1,100 ETP |
| 18S: 1,100 100.00% 18s, Grade 56 |
| 18S-M1: 1,100 100.00% 18s, Grade 56, Model 1 |
| 18S-M1-11J: 1,100 100.00% 18s, Grade 56, Model 1, 11 Jewels |
| 18S-M1-11J-HGK: 1,100 100.00% 18s, Grade 56, Model 1, 11 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt |
| 18S-M1-11J-HGK-U: 1,100 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 5 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.
rtwatches 943 · October 21, 2018
Serial Number 350423 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 10s grade 54 7j key gilt, key wind and set from
the back
the back
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. There is a run of Grade 54 with serials 352,001-353,000. If the lookup serial number is correct on the movement, please upload an image so we can take a closer look, espcially since this is a low-production grade. Thanks.
