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Access Date: April 18, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 163 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 163 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 163

Some Marked "Overland"

Private Label(s) in Run:

Railway Timer

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Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6692406
Grade: 163
Model: 2
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2667.163G6.18S1478.182M178.H1991.L1159.17J137
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 24.08
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 9.25
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.016%
Registry Population: 19 (1.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.50% Analyzing 51 Sales
Research Note: #6692890: Verified as Marked "Railway Timer."
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 163

Target Profile: 18S-M2-17J-HNL-A

Elgin Grade 163 (All Variations): 8,000 ETP
18S: 8,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 163
18S-M2: 8,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 163, Model 2
18S-M2-17J: 8,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 163, Model 2, 17 Jewels
18S-M2-17J-HNL: 8,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 163, Model 2, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M2-17J-HNL-A: 8,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 19 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 images.
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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 · April 18, 2023

Serial Number 6692975 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 520 · September 27, 2020

Serial Number 6692808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 6692435 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 6692435 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 6692975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2019

Serial Number 6692890 was reported as accurate.

briscoewendell 77 · September 2, 2018

Serial Number 6692399 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · January 15, 2018

Serial Number 6692464 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · December 17, 2017

Serial Number 6692464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2017

Serial Number 6692984 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOT MARKED OVERLAND

Anonymous · December 22, 2016

Serial Number 6692538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2015

Serial Number 6692749 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · June 16, 2014

Serial Number 6692730 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is marked "Overland" on barrel bridge plate.

philsan1a 221 · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 6692730 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 124 · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 6692406 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade # correct. Watch is marked "Overland".

rnfwatch Supporter 124 · November 1, 2013

Serial Number 6692406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2013

Serial Number 6692970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2013

Serial Number 6692755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 6692117 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2012

Serial Number 6692279 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 6692742 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: OVERLAND (on the plate)

Anonymous · July 26, 2012

Serial Number 6692884 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SHOULD BE A "RAILWAY TIMER".

Anonymous · May 9, 2012

Serial Number 6692298 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The grade number is correct but the model name
should be added- OVERLAND

Anonymous · May 9, 2012

Serial Number 6692298 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 163 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 163 Pocket Watch
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