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Access Date: April 25, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 72
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 607235 | |
| Grade: | 72 | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Class: | 16 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1879 | |
| Run Quantity: | 450 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 450 | |
| Grade/Model Unrealized Production: | 1,550 | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Raised Gold Settings (Pressed) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Interchangeable | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Moseley | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 5 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | |
| Adjustment Tolerance: | [10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs. | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| U.S. Patents: | 185867, 77078, 10554 | |
| 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: | 548.72G1.16S8.161M8.C8.L92.21J1 | |
| Database Version: | v52.245 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.35 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.47 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.001% | |
| Registry Population: | 19 (4.22%) | |
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Research Note: Elgin factory serial lists designate two runs for Grade 72: [607,001-608,000] and [1,154,001-1,155,000]. However, all known examples are found between 607,001-607,450 indicating an actual production of 450 instead of 2,000.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 72
Target Profile: 16S-M1-21J-CNL-A5PTI
| Elgin Grade 72 (All Variations): 450 ETP | |||||||||
| 16S: 450 100.00% 16s, Grade 72 |
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| 16S-M1: 450 100.00% 16s, Grade 72, Model 1 |
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| 16S-M1-21J: 450 100.00% 16s, Grade 72, Model 1, 21 Jewels |
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| 16S-M1-21J-CNL: 450 100.00% 16s, Grade 72, Model 1, 21 Jewels, Interchangeable/Lever/Nickel |
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| 16S-M1-21J-CNL-A5PTI: 450 100.00% | |||||||||
| NOTE: 2,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,550 Never Manufactured | |||||||||
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 19 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 1, 2024
Serial Number 607339 was reported as accurate.
Grillsargeant Supporter 9 · November 26, 2023
Serial Number 607342 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 9, 2023
Serial Number 607352 was reported as accurate.
ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · September 14, 2022
Serial Number 607061 was reported as inaccurate.
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Anonymous · January 31, 2022
Serial Number 607278 was reported as accurate.
Louisc1 Supporter 82 · March 7, 2021
Serial Number 607301 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 3, 2021
Serial Number 607101 was reported as accurate.
colaman6mcq Supporter 151 · January 2, 2020
Serial Number 607051 was reported as accurate.
shovelhead 66 · October 26, 2019
Serial Number 607339 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 5, 2018
Serial Number 607218 was reported as accurate.
Pocketwatchlover 71 · November 29, 2017
Serial Number 607235 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 22, 2017
Serial Number 607425 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 3, 2017
Serial Number 607063 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 10, 2016
Serial Number 607019 was reported as accurate.
fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 435 · March 25, 2016
Serial Number 607405 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 27, 2015
Serial Number 607367 was reported as inaccurate.
fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 435 · September 23, 2015
Serial Number 607160 was reported as accurate.
Gimparoo Supporter 703 · September 4, 2015
Serial Number 607101 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 22, 2015
Serial Number 607079 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 8, 2015
Serial Number 607255 was reported as accurate.
jerrydk7 227 · July 3, 2014
Serial Number 607029 was reported as inaccurate.
fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 435 · March 17, 2014
Serial Number 607391 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 6, 2014
Serial Number 607222 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 20, 2013
Serial Number 607249 was reported as inaccurate.
with a run of 300. Grade 72 3 star.
Anonymous · October 17, 2012
Serial Number 607029 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 22, 2012
Serial Number 607159 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 30, 2012
Serial Number 607115 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 25, 2012
Serial Number 607078 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 24, 2012
Serial Number 607446 was reported as accurate.
