Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: April 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 12
The Chief
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 537562 | |
| Grade: | 12 | |
| Variation: | The Chief | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Class: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1878 | |
| Run Quantity: | 2,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 55 of 59 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 70,255 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 7,500 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-THE CHIEF) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 7j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Adaptable | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Key | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Slow | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078 | |
| 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: | 493.12G55.18S391.181M341.H491.K431.7J143 | |
| Database Version: | v52.235 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 211.52 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 81.68 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.139% | |
| Registry Population: | 15 (0.75%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 12
Target Profile: 18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-THE CHIEF
| Elgin Grade 12 (All Variations): 70,255 ETP | |||
| 18S: 70,255 100.00% 18s, Grade 12 |
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| 18S-M1: 70,255 100.00% 18s, Grade 12, Model 1 |
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| 18S-M1-7J: 24,847 35.37% 18s, Grade 12, Model 1, 7 Jewels |
Other: 45,408
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M1-7J-HGK: 24,847 35.37% 18s, Grade 12, Model 1, 7 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt |
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| 18S-M1-7J-HGK-U: 24,847 35.37% | |||
| 18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-THE CHIEF: 7,500 10.68% | |||
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 15 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 · December 9, 2019
Serial Number 537524 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 11, 2019
Serial Number 537217 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 24, 2018
Serial Number 538692 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 16, 2016
Serial Number 537527 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 2, 2016
Serial Number 538736 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 6, 2016
Serial Number 537608 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 6, 2016
Serial Number 537608 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 11, 2015
Serial Number 537864 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · May 4, 2013
Serial Number 538064 was reported as accurate.
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