Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 4690841 (Grade 125)

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Access Date: December 22, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 125

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	4690841
Grade:	125
Model:	3
Class:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1893
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production:	13,000
Variant Est. Production:	3,000 (18S-M3-15J)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1831.125G2.18S1068.183M177.H1456.L866.15J539
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.517
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	39.14
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	15.07
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.026%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	23 (0.77%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 125

Target Profile: 18S-M3-15J-HGL-A

Elgin Grade 125 (All Variations): 13,000 ETP
18S: 13,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 125
18S-M3: 13,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 125, Model 3
18S-M3-15J: 3,000 23.08% 18s, Grade 125, Model 3, 15 Jewels	Other: 10,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M3-15J-HGL: 3,000 23.08% 18s, Grade 125, Model 3, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M3-15J-HGL-A: 3,000 23.08%

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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 · January 10, 2023

Serial Number 4689560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2023

Serial Number 4689649 was reported as accurate.

Parker929rr 1 · November 7, 2019

Serial Number 4689786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 4689324 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: change 15j to 17j.

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