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ELGIN RARE 21J Adj GRADE 181 MINT FANCY DIAL(1898) RAILROAD POCKET WATCH 14K G.F
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Access Date: December 21, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 181 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 181

Private Label(s) in Run:

B.H. Stief Jewelry Co. - R.R. Special - Nashville, Tenn.

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Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7457833 Question Mark
Grade: 181 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 65 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2939.181G2.18S1601.187M19.O666.L1224.21J26 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 18.06 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 6.92 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.012% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		36 (1.80%) Question Mark
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 181

Target Profile: 18S-M7-21J-ONL-A

Elgin Grade 181 (All Variations): 6,000 ETP
18S: 6,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 181
18S-M7: 6,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 181, Model 7
18S-M7-21J: 6,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 181, Model 7, 21 Jewels
18S-M7-21J-ONL: 6,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 181, Model 7, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M7-21J-ONL-A: 6,000 100.00%

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.

Dave895 Supporter 102 · December 20, 2024

Serial Number 7457317 was reported as accurate.

ultimatekaiser 48 · July 28, 2024

Serial Number 7457833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2024

Serial Number 7458304 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1159 · September 16, 2023

Serial Number 7458739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2023

Serial Number 7458927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2023

Serial Number 7457243 was reported as accurate.

TimeTinkerer 1 · June 16, 2022

Serial Number 7457011 was reported as accurate.

MARTIN500 30 · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 7457953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2021

Serial Number 7458449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2021

Serial Number 7457248 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2021

Serial Number 7457626 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2021

Serial Number 7458113 was reported as accurate.

Doc152 5 · February 19, 2021

Serial Number 7457494 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 7457494 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 7458809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2020

Serial Number 7457103 was reported as accurate.

TimeFlysByDiva 20 · April 23, 2020

Serial Number 7458989 was reported as accurate.

dobies1820 1 · December 30, 2019

Serial Number 7458011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2018

Serial Number 7457243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2018

Serial Number 7457269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2018

Serial Number 7457852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2017

Serial Number 7457960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2017

Serial Number 7457960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2017

Serial Number 7458164 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · June 17, 2017

Serial Number 7457967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2017

Serial Number 7458521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2017

Serial Number 7458521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2017

Serial Number 7458927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2017

Serial Number 7457243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2016

Serial Number 7458726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2016

Serial Number 7458726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2015

Serial Number 7457142 was reported as accurate.

TAMAPAWN 4 · December 9, 2014

Serial Number 7457620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 7457620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2014

Serial Number 7457184 was reported as accurate.

pwcanada Supporter 107 · July 1, 2014

Serial Number 7458536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2014

Serial Number 7457320 was reported as accurate.

Sumwherentime 23 · October 2, 2013

Serial Number 7457578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2013

Serial Number 7458741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2013

Serial Number 7457031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 7458073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2013

Serial Number 7457225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2012

Serial Number 7457675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2012

Serial Number 7457488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2012

Serial Number 7458232 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 181 Pocket Watch