Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 7499286 (Grade 194)

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Access Date: December 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 194

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	7499286
Grade:	194
Variation:	Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Model:	3
Class:	71
Estimated Production Year:	1899
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production:	3,000
Variant Est. Production:	2,000 (12S-M3-23J-ONP-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.)
Size:	12s
Jewels:	23j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Jeweled Safety
Train:	Quick
Train Material:	Gold
Center Wheel Material:	Gold
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 585025
Movement Markings:	Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. U.S.A. 23 Jewels Safety Barrel Adjusted
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2956.194G2.12S25.123M7.O674.P1144.23J3
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.526
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	9.03
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	3.43
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.006%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	37 (3.70%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 194

Target Profile: 12S-M3-23J-ONP-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.

Elgin Grade 194 (All Variations): 3,000 ETP
12S: 3,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 194
12S-M3: 3,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 194, Model 3
12S-M3-23J: 3,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 194, Model 3, 23 Jewels
12S-M3-23J-ONP: 3,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 194, Model 3, 23 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
12S-M3-23J-ONP-A5PTI: 3,000 100.00%
12S-M3-23J-ONP-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.: 2,000 66.67%	Other: 1,000 Other Variants or Unclassified

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