Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 6479960 (Grade 165)

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Access Date: April 18, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 165

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	6479960
Grade:	165
Model:	5
Class:	8
Estimated Production Year:	1896
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production:	4,500
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	Yes
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:	2551.165G1.18S1424.185M397.O518.P838.17J87
Database Version:	v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	13.55
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	5.18
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.009%
Registry Population:	7 (0.70%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 165

Target Profile: 18S-M5-17J-ONP-A

Elgin Grade 165 (All Variations): 4,500 ETP

18S: 4,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 165

18S-M5: 4,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 165, Model 5

18S-M5-17J: 4,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 165, Model 5, 17 Jewels

18S-M5-17J-ONP: 4,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 165, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

18S-M5-17J-ONP-A: 4,500 100.00%

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