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Access Date: May 16, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 165 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 165

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6563506
Grade: 165
Model: 5
Class: 8
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 820
Grade/Model Run: 3 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: 2589.165G3.18S1439.185M405.O531.P868.17J97
Database Version: v52.289
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: 16 (1.95%)
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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%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 16 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 · January 9, 2024

Serial Number 6563487 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2022

Serial Number 6563597 was reported as accurate.

Rb1953 1 · June 17, 2018

Serial Number 6563483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2017

Serial Number 6563075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2017

Serial Number 6563075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2016

Serial Number 6563401 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2015

Serial Number 6563597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2015

Serial Number 6563408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2014

Serial Number 6563356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2014

Serial Number 6563467 was reported as accurate.

evelyndk 26 · August 16, 2014

Serial Number 6563539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 6563178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2012

Serial Number 6563692 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 165 Pocket Watch