Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 3845262 (Grade 86)

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Access Date: November 28, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 86

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	3845262
Grade:	86
Model:	2
Class:	22
Estimated Production Year:	1890
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	10 of 16
Grade/Model Total Production:	15,700
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	300
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Pressed/Friction Settings
Movement Configuration:	Interchangeable
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Bridge Type:	3-finger Straight
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	185867, 77078, 10554
Movement Markings:	Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. Adjusted
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1452.86G10.16S221.162M18.C82.L669.15J427
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.467
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	47.27
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	18.21
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.031%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	16 (1.60%)
Research Note: #3845556: Verified with improper after-market "21 Jewels" marking on the pillar plate. Despite the fraudulent marking applied after leaving the factory, the movement is entirely consistent with the standard Grade 86 classification, featuring 15 jewels [eBay #164998599317].

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 86

Target Profile: 16S-M2-15J-CNL-A

Elgin Grade 86 (All Variations): 15,700 ETP

16S: 15,700 100.00%
16s, Grade 86

16S-M2: 15,700 100.00%
16s, Grade 86, Model 2

16S-M2-15J: 15,700 100.00%
16s, Grade 86, Model 2, 15 Jewels

16S-M2-15J-CNL: 15,700 100.00%
16s, Grade 86, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Interchangeable/Lever/Nickel

16S-M2-15J-CNL-A: 15,700 100.00%

NOTE: 16,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 300 Never Manufactured

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