Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 6142874 (Grade 146)

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Access Date: December 25, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 146

Private Label(s) in Run:

W.H. Kearney - Renfrew, Ont.

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Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	6142874
Grade:	146
Model:	5
Class:	10
Estimated Production Year:	1896
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production:	4,100
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Half-Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272, 345619
Movement Markings:	Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2402.146G2.18S1370.185M369.O475.P737.15J711
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.526
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	12.34
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	4.71
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.008%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	19 (0.95%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 146

Target Profile: 18S-M5-15J-OHP-U

Elgin Grade 146 (All Variations): 4,100 ETP

18S: 4,100 100.00%
18s, Grade 146

18S-M5: 4,100 100.00%
18s, Grade 146, Model 5

18S-M5-15J: 4,100 100.00%
18s, Grade 146, Model 5, 15 Jewels

18S-M5-15J-OHP: 4,100 100.00%
18s, Grade 146, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Half-Nickel

18S-M5-15J-OHP-U: 4,100 100.00%

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.

okiejohn 397 · December 1, 2023

Serial Number 6143606 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement has private label: "W.H. Kearney"
"Renfrew, Ont."
Otherwise listing appears to be correct.

Anonymous · August 18, 2023

Serial Number 6142683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2023

Serial Number 6142683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2023

Serial Number 6142683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2022

Serial Number 6142791 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4135 · January 23, 2022

Serial Number 6143697 was reported as accurate.

donw958 16 · September 13, 2020

Serial Number 6142874 was reported as accurate.

cpsquires 7 · September 8, 2019

Serial Number 6142187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2019

Serial Number 6143852 was reported as accurate.