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Access Date: May 01, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 147
G.M. Wheeler
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 5305833 | |
| Grade: | 147 | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Class: | 9 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1894 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 4 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 6,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 5,000 (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 | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Single-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| 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 |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2093.147G1.18S1217.185M291.O374.P541.17J31 | |
| Database Version: | v52.246 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 18.06 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 6.92 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.012% | |
| Registry Population: | 7 (0.70%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 147
Target Profile: 18S-M5-17J-OGP-AT
| Elgin Grade 147 (All Variations): 6,000 ETP | |
| 18S: 6,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 147 |
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| 18S-M5: 6,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 147, Model 5 |
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| 18S-M5-17J: 5,000 83.33% 18s, Grade 147, Model 5, 17 Jewels |
Other: 1,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
| 18S-M5-17J-OGP: 5,000 83.33% 18s, Grade 147, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt |
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| 18S-M5-17J-OGP-AT: 5,000 83.33% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 7 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.
Anonymous · April 27, 2021
Serial Number 5305855 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 13, 2019
Serial Number 5305588 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 20, 2015
Serial Number 5305159 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 5, 2013
Serial Number 5305607 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 3, 2013
Serial Number 5305247 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Movement marked 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Anonymous · October 1, 2012
Serial Number 5305796 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 17 Jewels [marked on plate & actual count]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Anonymous · July 14, 2012
Serial Number 5305538 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 17j
not marked gm wheeler
not marked gm wheeler
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Anonymous · April 21, 2012
Serial Number 5305526 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
