Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 6692808 (Grade 163)

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Antique 1896 Elgin 18s Railroad Grade Coin Silver Pocket Watch Runs Fine 164g

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Access Date: November 23, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

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:	6692808
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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2668.163G6.18S1479.182M179.H1992.L1160.17J137
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.457
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: Scoped for This Run Only	19 (1.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-19.23% Analyzing 54 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%

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