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Access Date: April 28, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 123 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 123

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5042232
Grade: 123
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,000
Variant Est. Production: 9,000 (18S-M5-17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
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
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1972.123G6.18S1155.185M261.O333.P466.17J24
Database Version: v52.245
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: 14 (0.70%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 123

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

Elgin Grade 123 (All Variations): 13,000 ETP
18S: 13,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 123
18S-M5: 13,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 123, Model 5
18S-M5-17J: 9,000 69.23%
18s, Grade 123, Model 5, 17 Jewels		 Other: 4,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M5-17J-OGP: 9,000 69.23%
18s, Grade 123, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt
18S-M5-17J-OGP-A: 9,000 69.23%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 14 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.

PHIL1199 Supporter 961 · December 10, 2022

Serial Number 5043974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2017

Serial Number 5043488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2016

Serial Number 5042232 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2014

Serial Number 5043633 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2014

Serial Number 5043809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2013

Serial Number 5042447 was reported as accurate.

Timeswept2 92 · September 3, 2013

Serial Number 5042447 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 123 Pocket Watch