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Access Date: April 05, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 104
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 4921968 | ![]() |
Grade: | 104 | ![]() |
Model: | 5 | ![]() |
Class: | 31 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1893 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 2,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 29 of 52 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 136,000 | ![]() |
Size: | 16s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 7j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Openface | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Gilt | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Pendant | ![]() |
Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ![]() |
Barrel: | Going | ![]() |
Train: | Quick | ![]() |
Regulator: | Plain | ![]() |
Standard Dial Type: | Single-Sunk | ![]() |
Adjusted: | No | ![]() |
Railroad Grade: | No | ![]() |
U.S. Patents: | 77078, 503527 | ![]() |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 1924.104G29.16S304.165M69.O320.P442.7J489 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.633 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 412.13 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 158.17 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.269% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 4 (0.20%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 17.65% Analyzing 246 Sales | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 104
Target Profile: 16S-M5-7J-OGP-U
Elgin Grade 104 (All Variations): 136,000 ETP |
16S: 136,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 104 |
16S-M5: 136,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 104, Model 5 |
16S-M5-7J: 136,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 104, Model 5, 7 Jewels |
16S-M5-7J-OGP: 136,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 104, Model 5, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt |
16S-M5-7J-OGP-U: 136,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 4 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.
Wolfeman70 9 · March 5, 2019
Serial Number 4921383 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 634 · September 30, 2018
Serial Number 4920462 was reported as accurate.
stanzukin 24 · December 4, 2016
Serial Number 4920042 was reported as accurate.

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