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Access Date: June 10, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 171
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 6981015 | |
| Grade: | 171 | |
| Model: | 4 | |
| Class: | 6 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1897 | |
| Run Quantity: | 2,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 3 of 8 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 22,000 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 7j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Half-Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Single-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2769.171G3.18S1519.184M111.H2071.L1189.7J748 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.333 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 66.23 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 25.54 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.043% | |
| Registry Population: | 12 (0.60%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 171
Target Profile: 18S-M4-7J-HHL-U
| Elgin Grade 171 (All Variations): 22,000 ETP |
| 18S: 22,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 171 |
| 18S-M4: 22,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 171, Model 4 |
| 18S-M4-7J: 22,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 171, Model 4, 7 Jewels |
| 18S-M4-7J-HHL: 22,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 171, Model 4, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Half-Nickel |
| 18S-M4-7J-HHL-U: 22,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 12 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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 · November 27, 2020
Serial Number 6980346 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 23, 2020
Serial Number 6980346 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 5, 2019
Serial Number 6981725 was reported as accurate.
MYWATCHESRFINE 22 · April 16, 2018
Serial Number 6980553 was reported as accurate.
mncorrado001 83 · January 5, 2017
Serial Number 6981855 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Anonymous · February 8, 2016
Serial Number 6981615 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Wrstratton 134 · November 25, 2013
Serial Number 6981015 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Wrstratton 134 · November 25, 2013
Serial Number 6981015 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
