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Access Date: April 08, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 162
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 7437174 | ![]() |
Grade: | 162 | ![]() |
Model: | 7 | ![]() |
Class: | 41 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1898 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 1,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 4 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 2,650 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: | 1,350 | ![]() |
Size: | 16s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 21j | ![]() |
Jewel Material: | Ruby & Sapphire | ![]() |
Jewel Setting: | Raised Gold Settings (Pressed) | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Openface | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Nickel | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Pendant | ![]() |
Plate: | Bridge Plate | ![]() |
Bridge Type: | 3-finger Straight | ![]() |
Double Roller: | Yes | ![]() |
Barrel: | Going | ![]() |
Train: | Quick | ![]() |
Train Material: | Gold | ![]() |
Center Wheel Material: | Gold | ![]() |
Regulator: | Moseley | ![]() |
Hairspring: | Breguet | ![]() |
Escapement Type: | Straight-line | ![]() |
Pallet Jewel Material: | Ruby | ![]() |
Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | ![]() |
Adjusted: | Yes | ![]() |
Adjusted to Position: | Yes | ![]() |
Adjusted # of Positions: | 5 | ![]() |
Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | ![]() |
Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | ![]() |
Railroad Grade: | Yes | ![]() |
Railroad Grade Classification: | Class F | ![]() |
U.S. Patents: | 596407, 77078, 585025 | ![]() |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 2934.162G2.16S533.167M38.O663.P1128.21J25 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.633 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 8.03 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.03 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.005% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 22 (2.20%) | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 162
Target Profile: 16S-M7-21J-ONP-A5PTI
Elgin Grade 162 (All Variations): 2,650 ETP |
16S: 2,650 100.00% 16s, Grade 162 |
16S-M7: 2,650 100.00% 16s, Grade 162, Model 7 |
16S-M7-21J: 2,650 100.00% 16s, Grade 162, Model 7, 21 Jewels |
16S-M7-21J-ONP: 2,650 100.00% 16s, Grade 162, Model 7, 21 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
16S-M7-21J-ONP-A5PTI: 2,650 100.00% |
NOTE: 4,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,350 Never Manufactured |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 22 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 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.
timerestored 278 · January 6, 2015
Serial Number 7437897 was reported as inaccurate.
Run (Pendent Set) Total Production 600 of this
model including the Second Run (Lever Set)

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Image Source/Credit: Jones & Horan Auctions