Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5979748 (Grade 136)

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Antique Open Faced 1895 Elgin Pocket Watch 15 Jewel 3/4 Plate Design Lever Set

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Access Date: November 23, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 136

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5979748
Grade:	136
Model:	3
Class:	26
Estimated Production Year:	1895
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production:	7,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 503527
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2345.136G2.16S388.163M194.H1789.L1053.15J685
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.452
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	21.07
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	8.09
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.014%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	4 (0.40%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 136

Target Profile: 16S-M3-15J-HNL-U

Elgin Grade 136 (All Variations): 7,000 ETP

16S: 7,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 136

16S-M3: 7,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 136, Model 3

16S-M3-15J: 7,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 136, Model 3, 15 Jewels

16S-M3-15J-HNL: 7,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 136, Model 3, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel

16S-M3-15J-HNL-U: 7,000 100.00%

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