Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 488112 (Grade 59)

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Access Date: November 21, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 59

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Private Label(s) in Run:

Kennedy & Co.

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Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	488112
Grade:	59
Model:	1
Class:	15
Estimated Production Year:	1877
Run Quantity:	5,000
Grade/Model Run:	9 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production:	45,000
Size:	17s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Slow
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Case:	Various
Run ID:	463.59G9.17S22.171M22.H461.K413.7J130
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.449
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	135.48
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	52.30
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.089%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	25 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	15.00% Analyzing 105 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 59

Target Profile: 17S-M1-7J-HGK-U

Elgin Grade 59 (All Variations): 45,000 ETP

17S: 45,000 100.00%
17s, Grade 59

17S-M1: 45,000 100.00%
17s, Grade 59, Model 1

17S-M1-7J: 45,000 100.00%
17s, Grade 59, Model 1, 7 Jewels

17S-M1-7J-HGK: 45,000 100.00%
17s, Grade 59, Model 1, 7 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt

17S-M1-7J-HGK-U: 45,000 100.00%

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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 · April 3, 2021

Serial Number 485429 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 488112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2020

Serial Number 485699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 488347 was reported as accurate.

dholmes Supporter 27 · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 487811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 485347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2017

Serial Number 485565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2016

Serial Number 487735 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · December 2, 2015

Serial Number 487057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2013

Serial Number 486139 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2013

Serial Number 485176 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The plate only says "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." and
the serial number on the main plate, . It is in
an open face ALD case, English hallmarks for
Birmingham 1877 ( lower case Gothic "c")