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Access Date: April 23, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 150
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 7435562 | ![]() |
Grade: | 150 | ![]() |
Model: | 5 | ![]() |
Class: | 7 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1899 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 1,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 5 of 23 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 7,820 | ![]() |
Variant Est. Production: | 6,820 (18S-M5-21J) | ![]() |
Size: | 18s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 21j | ![]() |
Jewel Material: | Ruby | ![]() |
Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Openface | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Nickel | ![]() |
Movement Signing Style: | Serif (Decorative) | ![]() |
Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Pendant | ![]() |
Plate: | Full Plate | ![]() |
Barrel: | Going | ![]() |
Train: | Quick | ![]() |
Regulator: | Moseley | ![]() |
Hairspring: | Breguet | ![]() |
Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | ![]() |
Adjusted: | Yes | ![]() |
Adjusted to Position: | Yes | ![]() |
Adjusted # of Positions: | 5 | ![]() |
Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | ![]() |
Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | ![]() |
Adjustment Tolerance: | [14] 3P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 4 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs. | ![]() |
Railroad Grade: | Yes | ![]() |
Railroad Grade Classification: | Class C | ![]() |
U.S. Patents: | 77078, 347272, 345619 | ![]() |
Movement Markings: | Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Safety Pinion Adjusted. |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 2932.150G5.18S1597.185M484.O661.P1126.21J24 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.640 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 23.69 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 9.04 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.015% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 15 (1.50%) | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 150
Target Profile: 18S-M5-21J-ONP-A5PTI
Elgin Grade 150 (All Variations): 7,820 ETP | |
18S: 7,820 100.00% 18s, Grade 150 |
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18S-M5: 7,820 100.00% 18s, Grade 150, Model 5 |
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18S-M5-21J: 6,820 87.21% 18s, Grade 150, Model 5, 21 Jewels |
Other: 1,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
18S-M5-21J-ONP: 6,820 87.21% 18s, Grade 150, Model 5, 21 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
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18S-M5-21J-ONP-A5PTI: 6,820 87.21% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 15 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.
ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 620 · January 17, 2025
Serial Number 7435199 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 24, 2021
Serial Number 7435449 was reported as inaccurate.
accurate..with a perfect dial and hands....and is
lever set...not pendent set
ccnumis 145 · January 5, 2017
Serial Number 7435419 was reported as accurate.
Jbatkins 34 · December 3, 2015
Serial Number 7435061 was reported as accurate.
Gasperoff Supporter 727 · May 3, 2015
Serial Number 7435844 was reported as accurate.
mdeshaies 40 · February 17, 2014
Serial Number 7435197 was reported as inaccurate.
Msw233 Supporter 91 · February 13, 2014
Serial Number 7435562 was reported as inaccurate.
Marked Adjusted
Elgin shows all Grade 150's as Adjusted to 5
Positions
Anonymous · February 1, 2014
Serial Number 7435145 was reported as inaccurate.
movement is a grade 150 which shows in the
Complete Price Guide to Watches as being 20 or 21
jewels. However, the price guide also says it is
lever set. Mine is Pendent Set. Hope this helps.
Write if you would like more. CHWatc
*****@aol.com
manterprop 8 · October 16, 2013
Serial Number 7435746 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 27, 2013
Serial Number 7435689 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 13, 2013
Serial Number 7435728 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 13, 2013
Serial Number 7435726 was reported as inaccurate.
Adjusted should be 'Yes', number of positions not
marked on movement.
Anonymous · June 18, 2012
Serial Number 7435305 was reported as inaccurate.

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