Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 6457327 (Grade 150)

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Access Date: April 20, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 150

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	6457327
Grade:	150
Model:	5
Class:	7
Estimated Production Year:	1897
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	4 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production:	7,820
Variant Est. Production:	6,820 (18S-M5-21J)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full 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:	[14] 3P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 4 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class C
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2532.150G4.18S1418.185M395.O509.P823.21J10
Database Version:	v52.241
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	23.54
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	9.04
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.015%
Registry Population:	19 (1.90%)
Research Note: According to Elgin Master Records, some Grade 150 movements were modified from pendant-set to lever-set, changing the official grade to 277. While none are specified in the documentation from this run, #6457145, #6457308, #6457327, and #6457534 have been reported as lever-set. #6457817: Verified as Marked "No. 150" and "21 Jewels" on the Barrel Bridge [eBay #274519965502]. #6457036: Verified as Lever-Set with "Adjusted 5 Positions" and "No. 150" Marked on the barrel bridge (appears that it might be a later addition at the factory as the movement was adapted). #6457602: Verified as Lever-Set [eBay #404286726698].

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 150

Target Profile: 18S-M5-21J-ONP-A5PTI

Elgin Grade 150 (All Variations): 7,820 ETP
18S: 7,820 100.00% 18s, Grade 150
18S-M5: 7,820 100.00% 18s, Grade 150, Model 5
18S-M5-21J: 6,820 87.21% 18s, Grade 150, Model 5, 21 Jewels	Other: 1,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M5-21J-ONP: 6,820 87.21% 18s, Grade 150, Model 5, 21 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
18S-M5-21J-ONP-A5PTI: 6,820 87.21%

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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.

Billibrit 10 · May 31, 2023

Serial Number 6457132 was reported as accurate.

cranemaker Supporter 73 · May 13, 2023

Serial Number 6457602 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a lever set grade 277 as seen currently on
eBay.

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

awalker1829 Supporter 63 · May 12, 2023

Serial Number 6457602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2023

Serial Number 6457182 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2022

Serial Number 6457977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2022

Serial Number 6457036 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a lever set, marked No 150 to the left of
"21" and is also marked "5 Positions" between
"Adjusted" and "Jewels" on the barrel plate

Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #363676852272]

Anonymous · August 3, 2021

Serial Number 6457377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2021

Serial Number 6457222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2019

Serial Number 6457337 was reported as accurate.

Gatorelf 8 · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 6457144 was reported as accurate.

cranemaker Supporter 73 · February 15, 2019

Serial Number 6457327 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a lever set.

Anonymous · February 12, 2019

Serial Number 6457337 was reported as accurate.

Snapper Supporter 130 · February 8, 2019

Serial Number 6457327 was reported as accurate.

tobpec Supporter 31 · May 15, 2018

Serial Number 6457934 was reported as accurate.

mosechun 1 · March 10, 2018

Serial Number 6457534 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is lever set instead of pendant for
time setting.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · October 11, 2017

Serial Number 6457597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2017

Serial Number 6457837 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2016

Serial Number 6457123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 6457588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2015

Serial Number 6457308 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this movement is lever set.

Anonymous · June 29, 2014

Serial Number 6457337 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 6457293 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2013

Serial Number 6457455 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Like many others before me, marked 21 jewels and
adjusted. Also, do not the plate screw your
drawing shows right above the o & c in the word
cock.

Changes since this report was submitted: