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Access Date: January 08, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 168
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 6178840 | |
| Grade: | 168 | |
| Model: | 2 | |
| Class: | 54 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1896 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 6 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 6,000 | |
| Size: | 6s | |
| Jewels: | 16j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Pressed Raised Cup Settings | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Moseley | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Single-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2418.168G1.6S337.62M126.H1844.P750.16J10 | |
| 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: | v52.546 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 18.07 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 6.92 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.012% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 8 (0.80%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 168
Target Profile: 6S-M2-16J-HNP-U
| Elgin Grade 168 (All Variations): 6,000 ETP |
| 6S: 6,000 100.00% 6s, Grade 168 |
| 6S-M2: 6,000 100.00% 6s, Grade 168, Model 2 |
| 6S-M2-16J: 6,000 100.00% 6s, Grade 168, Model 2, 16 Jewels |
| 6S-M2-16J-HNP: 6,000 100.00% 6s, Grade 168, Model 2, 16 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel |
| 6S-M2-16J-HNP-U: 6,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 8 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 · July 28, 2022
Serial Number 6178569 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 19, 2022
Serial Number 6178569 was reported as accurate.
Charon9 14 · October 14, 2020
Serial Number 6178840 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 25, 2020
Serial Number 6178291 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 21, 2020
Serial Number 6178699 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 7, 2019
Serial Number 6178650 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 6, 2018
Serial Number 6178273 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 15, 2018
Serial Number 6178660 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 31, 2014
Serial Number 6178132 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 5, 2013
Serial Number 6178362 was reported as accurate.
