Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5101843 (Grade 4)

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Antique 1918 Elgin Pocket Watch 15 Jewels S/N 2143117 Initials On Back Of Case

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Access Date: December 20, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 4

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5101843
Grade:	4
Model:	3
Class:	24
Estimated Production Year:	1894
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	27 of 30
Grade/Model Total Production:	31,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Old Style
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	77078, 503527
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2004.4G27.16S321.163M156.H1565.L942.15J595
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.516
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	93.33
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	36.01
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.061%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	10 (1.00%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 4

Target Profile: 16S-M3-15J-HNL-A

Elgin Grade 4 (All Variations): 31,000 ETP

16S: 31,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 4

16S-M3: 31,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 4, Model 3

16S-M3-15J: 31,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 4, Model 3, 15 Jewels

16S-M3-15J-HNL: 31,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 4, Model 3, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel

16S-M3-15J-HNL-A: 31,000 100.00%

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