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Access Date: April 30, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 188 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 188

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7410535
Grade: 188
Model: 2
Class: 69
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Raised Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Safety
Train: Quick
Train Material: Brass
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2915.188G1.12S13.122M1.H2162.P1111.17J177
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 21.07
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 8.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.014%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 188

Target Profile: 12S-M2-17J-HNP-AT

Elgin Grade 188 (All Variations): 7,000 ETP
12S: 7,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 188
12S-M2: 7,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 188, Model 2
12S-M2-17J: 7,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 188, Model 2, 17 Jewels
12S-M2-17J-HNP: 7,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 188, Model 2, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel
12S-M2-17J-HNP-AT: 7,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 7 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 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 · January 5, 2024

Serial Number 7410471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2020

Serial Number 7410825 was reported as accurate.

ovalsjoe 1 · January 9, 2020

Serial Number 7410940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2017

Serial Number 7410499 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is clearly marked "Adjusted" on the
balance cock.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

rondickson 2 · May 25, 2016

Serial Number 7410645 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

PastorDan 2 · May 24, 2016

Serial Number 7410287 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 23, 2012

Serial Number 7410288 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 188 Pocket Watch