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Access Date: September 24, 2023
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 149

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6360762
Grade: 149
Variation: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,600
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,000
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
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: 2506.149G2.18S1408.182M166.H1907.L1114.21J6
Database Version: v51.572
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 25.29
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: 26 (1.30%)
Research Note: According to the Elgin Master Records, steel escape wheels were added starting with serial 6,361,801.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 149

Target Profile: 18S-M2-21J-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-M2-21J: 7,600 88.37%
18s, Grade 149, Model 2, 21 Jewels		 Other: 1,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M2-21J-HNL: 7,600 88.37%
18s, Grade 149, Model 2, 21 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI: 7,600 88.37%
18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.: 5,000 58.14%
NOTE: 9,600 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,000 Never Manufactured

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 · December 7, 2022

Serial Number 6361989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2022

Serial Number 6361358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2022

Serial Number 6361633 was reported as accurate.

Linas1 Supporter 9 · November 23, 2021

Serial Number 6360169 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2020

Serial Number 6361058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2020

Serial Number 6360321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2019

Serial Number 6360012 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 6360974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2017

Serial Number 6360769 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j or 21j to 21j

ironmanj13 2 · March 23, 2017

Serial Number 6360762 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j or 21j to 21j

Anonymous · January 13, 2016

Serial Number 6361297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2015

Serial Number 6360026 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 6361489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2014

Serial Number 6360667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2013

Serial Number 6361079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2013

Serial Number 6361367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2013

Serial Number 6361367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2013

Serial Number 6361367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2013

Serial Number 6360727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2013

Serial Number 6361096 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not marked father time, otherwise correct for
classic grade 149.

Anonymous · May 22, 2013

Serial Number 6361096 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement not marked 'Father Time' but is marked
'21 JEWELS'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted # Positions changed from No to 5

Anonymous · March 22, 2013

Serial Number 6361674 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement not marked 'Father Time' but is marked
'21 JEWELS'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j

Anonymous · March 14, 2013

Serial Number 6360543 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement not marked 'Father Time' but is marked
'21 JEWELS'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j

Anonymous · November 21, 2012

Serial Number 6360264 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is stamped 21 jewels

Anonymous · November 10, 2012

Serial Number 6360264 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement not marked 'Father Time' but is marked
'21 JEWELS'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j

Anonymous · October 26, 2012

Serial Number 6361251 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: Movement not marked 'Father Time' but is
marked '21 JEWELS'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j

Anonymous · October 22, 2012

Serial Number 6360661 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement not marked 'Father Time' but is marked
'21 JEWELS'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j

Anonymous · July 29, 2012

Serial Number 6360026 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j

Anonymous · April 23, 2012

Serial Number 6360026 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
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Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch
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