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Access Date: February 11, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 8
Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 586123 | |
| Grade: | 8 | |
| Variation: | Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. | |
| Model: | 3 | |
| Class: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1879 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 3 of 3 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 3,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 1,000 (18S-M3-7J-HGL-U-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 7j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Balance Type: | Solid | |
| Balance Material: | Nickel | |
| Train: | Slow | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 527.8G5.18S424.183M11.H525.L75.7J156 | |
| Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.608 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 9.03 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.43 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.006% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 6 (0.60%) | |
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Research Note: #586915 Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co." and "Elgin, Ill." featuring a solid nickel balance. [eBay #132427761976]
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 8
Target Profile: 18S-M3-7J-HGL-U-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.
| Elgin Grade 8 (All Variations): 4,917 ETP | ||
| 18S: 4,917 100.00% 18s, Grade 8 |
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| 18S-M3: 3,000 61.01% 18s, Grade 8, Model 3 |
Other: 1,917
Other Models or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M3-7J: 3,000 61.01% 18s, Grade 8, Model 3, 7 Jewels |
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| 18S-M3-7J-HGL: 3,000 61.01% 18s, Grade 8, Model 3, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt |
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| 18S-M3-7J-HGL-U: 3,000 61.01% | ||
| 18S-M3-7J-HGL-U-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.: 1,000 20.34% | Other: 2,000
Other Variants or Unclassified |
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 6 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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 · October 19, 2023
Serial Number 586684 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 22, 2020
Serial Number 586741 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 634 · February 13, 2020
Serial Number 586275 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 7, 2019
Serial Number 586946 was reported as accurate.
WilliamGene 69 · February 28, 2015
Serial Number 586123 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 22, 2012
Serial Number 586946 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
