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Access Date: March 27, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 11
Leader (1876-1878)
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 500813 | ![]() |
Grade: | 11 | ![]() |
Model: | 2 | ![]() |
Class: | 15 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1877 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 10,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 10,000 | ![]() |
Size: | 17s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 7j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Hunting | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Gilt | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Lever | ![]() |
Plate: | Full Plate | ![]() |
Barrel: | Going | ![]() |
Train: | Slow | ![]() |
Regulator: | Plain | ![]() |
Adjusted: | No | ![]() |
Railroad Grade: | No | ![]() |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 468.11G1.17S24.172M1.H466.L51.7J133 | ![]() |
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: | v52.624 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 30.10 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 11.58 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.020% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 52 (0.52%) | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 11
Target Profile: 17S-M2-7J-HGL-U
Elgin Grade 11 (All Variations): 10,000 ETP |
17S: 10,000 100.00% 17s, Grade 11 |
17S-M2: 10,000 100.00% 17s, Grade 11, Model 2 |
17S-M2-7J: 10,000 100.00% 17s, Grade 11, Model 2, 7 Jewels |
17S-M2-7J-HGL: 10,000 100.00% 17s, Grade 11, Model 2, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt |
17S-M2-7J-HGL-U: 10,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 52 watches in the population registry for this run with 5 images.
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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.
MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5348 · December 12, 2023
Serial Number 501298 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 634 · August 24, 2022
Serial Number 501589 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 634 · August 21, 2020
Serial Number 504855 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 30, 2019
Serial Number 506533 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · July 23, 2019
Serial Number 503528 was reported as inaccurate.
fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · August 28, 2014
Serial Number 503533 was reported as accurate.

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