Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 4578987 (Grade 108)

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Antique Elgin National Pocket Watch 16 Size 3/4 Plate S/N 3377368 Ca. 1890

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Access Date: December 01, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 108

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	4578987
Grade:	108
Model:	5
Class:	29
Estimated Production Year:	1892
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	7 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production:	11,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Old Style
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	77078, 503527
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1773.108G7.16S279.165M57.O271.P353.15J522
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.476
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	33.12
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	12.74
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.022%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	9 (0.90%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 108

Target Profile: 16S-M5-15J-ONP-A

Elgin Grade 108 (All Variations): 11,000 ETP

16S: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 108

16S-M5: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 108, Model 5

16S-M5-15J: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 108, Model 5, 15 Jewels

16S-M5-15J-ONP: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 108, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

16S-M5-15J-ONP-A: 11,000 100.00%

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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 · January 9, 2019

Serial Number 4578366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2019

Serial Number 4578360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2019

Serial Number 4578366 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Yes, i do have a link, here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Pocket-watch/153
223811079

Curator Response: Thanks for the link! While the case is provisioned for a lever, this movement is pendant-set as expected with the Grade 108 and Model 5 classification.