Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 3789609 (Grade 43)

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Access Date: April 25, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 43

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	3789609
Grade:	43
Model:	5
Class:	10
Estimated Production Year:	1890
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	15 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production:	72,000
Size:	18s
Jewels:	11j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Half-Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1423.43G15.18S853.185M129.O165.P214.11J495
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	216.77
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	83.71
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.142%
Registry Population:	17 (0.85%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	6.45% Analyzing 285 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 43

Target Profile: 18S-M5-11J-OHP-U

Elgin Grade 43 (All Variations): 72,000 ETP

18S: 72,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 43

18S-M5: 72,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 43, Model 5

18S-M5-11J: 72,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 43, Model 5, 11 Jewels

18S-M5-11J-OHP: 72,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 43, Model 5, 11 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Half-Nickel

18S-M5-11J-OHP-U: 72,000 100.00%

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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 · December 1, 2023

Serial Number 3789157 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 960 · January 18, 2023

Serial Number 3789454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2021

Serial Number 3790026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2021

Serial Number 3790776 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2019

Serial Number 3790717 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine has 17 jewels, not 11 jewels.serial # is the
same.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. After evaluating the images posted within the auction listing, I can verify the movement features 11 Jewels, consistent with the Grade 43 classification [eBay #143220798554]. These movements are only jeweled on the top plate. https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/reference/jewels

Anonymous · February 23, 2018

Serial Number 3789099 was reported as accurate.