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Access Date: November 21, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 170
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 6978502 | |
| Grade: | 170 | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Class: | 10 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1897 | |
| Run Quantity: | 2,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 6 of 18 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 21,100 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Half-Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Moseley | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Single-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078, 347272, 345619 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2769.170G6.18S1519.185M437.O599.P995.15J793 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.450 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 63.52 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 24.49 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.042% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 11 (0.55%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 6.00% Analyzing 80 Sales | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 170
Target Profile: 18S-M5-15J-OHP-U
| Elgin Grade 170 (All Variations): 21,100 ETP |
| 18S: 21,100 100.00% 18s, Grade 170 |
| 18S-M5: 21,100 100.00% 18s, Grade 170, Model 5 |
| 18S-M5-15J: 21,100 100.00% 18s, Grade 170, Model 5, 15 Jewels |
| 18S-M5-15J-OHP: 21,100 100.00% 18s, Grade 170, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Half-Nickel |
| 18S-M5-15J-OHP-U: 21,100 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 11 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.
EldritchWatch 25 · August 27, 2023
Serial Number 6978502 was reported as accurate.
Skipcraig Supporter 7 · February 9, 2023
Serial Number 6979721 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 13, 2020
Serial Number 6978663 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 19, 2019
Serial Number 6979377 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 14, 2018
Serial Number 6978761 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 27, 2018
Serial Number 6979033 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 1, 2015
Serial Number 6979060 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 16, 2012
Serial Number 6979598 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 16, 2012
Serial Number 6979598 was reported as accurate.
