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Access Date: April 18, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 125

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4887105
Grade: 125
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,000
Variant Est. Production: 9,000 (18S-M3-17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
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
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1910.125G5.18S1118.183M193.H1503.L896.17J19
Database Version: v52.235
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: 18 (0.90%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 125

Target Profile: 18S-M3-17J-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-M3-17J: 9,000 69.23%
18s, Grade 125, Model 3, 17 Jewels		 Other: 4,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M3-17J-HGL: 9,000 69.23%
18s, Grade 125, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M3-17J-HGL-A: 9,000 69.23%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 18 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.

Zoosolo 136 · July 30, 2023

Serial Number 4887244 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2021

Serial Number 4886398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2021

Serial Number 4887105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 4887967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2020

Serial Number 4886714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 4887469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 4887469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2017

Serial Number 4886564 was reported as accurate.

spunkeanie 6 · April 27, 2017

Serial Number 4886074 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2017

Serial Number 4886095 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2017

Serial Number 4886564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2016

Serial Number 4887672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2016

Serial Number 4887672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2016

Serial Number 4887761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 4887905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2015

Serial Number 4887905 was reported as accurate.

JungleJim 4 · April 10, 2015

Serial Number 4887925 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2014

Serial Number 4887287 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is 21j

Anonymous · October 7, 2014

Serial Number 4886805 was reported as accurate.

jake12318 1 · September 11, 2014

Serial Number 4887669 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 4887669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2013

Serial Number 4886855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2013

Serial Number 4886525 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2012

Serial Number 4886855 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: THE JEWELS ARE WRONG. MY WATCH HAS 17 JEWELS. AND
IS A RAIL ROAD GRADE.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 12, 2012

Serial Number 4887958 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this says 17 jewels is it possible that is
different?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch
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