Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 517479 (Grade 65)

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Access Date: December 12, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	517479
Grade:	65
Model:	1
Class:	51
Estimated Production Year:	1878
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production:	29,000
Size:	8s
Jewels:	13j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	475.65G2.8S7.81M7.H473.L58.13J19
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.506
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	87.31
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	33.68
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.057%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	7 (0.70%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 65

Target Profile: 8S-M1-13J-HGL-U

Elgin Grade 65 (All Variations): 42,000 ETP
8S: 29,000 69.05% 8s, Grade 65	Other: 13,000 Other Sizes or Unclassified
8S-M1: 29,000 69.05% 8s, Grade 65, Model 1
8S-M1-13J: 29,000 69.05% 8s, Grade 65, Model 1, 13 Jewels
8S-M1-13J-HGL: 29,000 69.05% 8s, Grade 65, Model 1, 13 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
8S-M1-13J-HGL-U: 29,000 69.05%

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