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Access Date: April 26, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 124 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 124

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5248746
Grade: 124
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 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
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2062.124G7.18S1202.185M283.O361.P520.17J30
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: 11 (1.10%)
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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%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 11 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.

Rcardkidz 3459 · December 11, 2020

Serial Number 5248030 was reported as accurate.

winterwolf Supporter 97 · August 5, 2018

Serial Number 5248746 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2018

Serial Number 5248891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2016

Serial Number 5248908 was reported as accurate.

BrewCrew608 4 · November 15, 2013

Serial Number 5248446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2013

Serial Number 5248868 was reported as inaccurate.

Note:
my watch has 17 jewels.

5248868 , 17 jewels engraved on plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 124 Pocket Watch
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