Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 6348575 (Grade 149)

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Access Date: April 25, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 149

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. Mixed Run: 20-Jewel and 21-Jewel Examples Reported.

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	6348575
Grade:	149
Variation:	Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Model:	2
Class:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1896
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production:	8,600
Variant Est. Production:	1,000 (18S-M2-20J)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	1,000
Size:	18s
Jewels:	20j Mixed Run
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
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
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class C
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2496.149G1.18S1403.182M165.H1901.L1111.20J1
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	25.89
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	9.95
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.017%
Registry Population:	17 (1.70%)
Research Note: #6348007 Reported as 20-Jewel. #6348575 verified as 20-Jewel (Unmarked). #6348966, #6348956, #6348625, #6348916, and #6348962 Reported as 21-Jewel.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 149

Target Profile: 18S-M2-20J-HNL-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.

Elgin Grade 149 (All Variations): 8,600 ETP
18S: 8,600 100.00% 18s, Grade 149
18S-M2: 8,600 100.00% 18s, Grade 149, Model 2
18S-M2-20J: 1,000 11.63% 18s, Grade 149, Model 2, 20 Jewels	Other: 7,600 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M2-20J-HNL: 1,000 11.63% 18s, Grade 149, Model 2, 20 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M2-20J-HNL-A5PTI: 1,000 11.63%
18S-M2-20J-HNL-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.: 1,000 11.63%
NOTE: 9,600 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,000 Never Manufactured

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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 20, 2022

Serial Number 6348104 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2022

Serial Number 6348008 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2022

Serial Number 6348916 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 Jewels

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · September 9, 2021

Serial Number 6348625 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked 21 Jewels, everything else
looks correct.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 6348956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2020

Serial Number 6348956 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 21 jewels and marked 21 jewels.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.