Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 4988296 (Grade 124)

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Antique Working 1893 ELGIN Victorian Gents 15J Coin Silver DOG FACE Pocket Watch

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Access Date: November 21, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 124

Private Label(s) in Run:

B. & A. Ry.

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Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	4988296
Grade:	124
Model:	5
Class:	9
Estimated Production Year:	1893
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	5 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production:	13,000
Variant Est. Production:	8,000 (18S-M5-17J)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272, 345619
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1951.124G5.18S1144.185M257.O327.P457.17J23
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	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	25 (1.25%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 124

Target Profile: 18S-M5-17J-ONP-A

Elgin Grade 124 (All Variations): 13,000 ETP
18S: 13,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 124
18S-M5: 13,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 124, Model 5
18S-M5-17J: 8,000 61.54% 18s, Grade 124, Model 5, 17 Jewels	Other: 5,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M5-17J-ONP: 8,000 61.54% 18s, Grade 124, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
18S-M5-17J-ONP-A: 8,000 61.54%

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