Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 40709 (Grade 29)

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Access Date: April 20, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 29

Lady Elgin

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	40709
Grade:	29
Variation:	Lady Elgin
Model:	3
Class:	47
Estimated Production Year:	1870
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production:	35,500
Variant Est. Production:	25,000 (10S-M3-15J)
Size:	10s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Adjustment Tolerance:	[32] DU/PU Reg. +/- 50 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade:	No
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	77.29G1.10S1.103M1.H76.K76.15J28
Database Version:	v52.241
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	106.88
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	41.24
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.070%
Registry Population:	3 (0.30%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 29

Target Profile: 10S-M3-15J-HGK-U-LADY ELGIN

Elgin Grade 29 (All Variations): 35,500 ETP
10S: 35,500 100.00% 10s, Grade 29
10S-M3: 35,500 100.00% 10s, Grade 29, Model 3
10S-M3-15J: 25,000 70.42% 10s, Grade 29, Model 3, 15 Jewels	Other: 10,500 Other Jewels or Unclassified
10S-M3-15J-HGK: 25,000 70.42% 10s, Grade 29, Model 3, 15 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt
10S-M3-15J-HGK-U: 25,000 70.42%
10S-M3-15J-HGK-U-LADY ELGIN: 25,000 70.42%

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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 · August 20, 2022

Serial Number 40001 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 2, 2021

Serial Number 40247 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3436 · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 40131 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2020

Serial Number 40616 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 40709 was reported as accurate.

qkersh61 23 · March 25, 2019

Serial Number 40297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 40457 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: BW RAYMOND KEY WIND OPEN FACE

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

Anonymous · January 27, 2019

Serial Number 40297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2017

Serial Number 40045 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 18s keywind Keyset B W Raymond 15 jewel
Gilt, national Watch co. on the Dial

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Changes since this report was submitted: