Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 7720039 (Grade 145)

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Access Date: December 18, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 145

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	7720039
Grade:	145
Model:	5
Class:	10
Estimated Production Year:	1899
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	15 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production:	33,000
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272, 345619
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3035.145G15.18S1637.185M503.O698.P1206.15J878
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.515
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	99.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	38.34
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.065%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	6 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	15.79% Analyzing 127 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 145

Target Profile: 18S-M5-15J-OGP-U

Elgin Grade 145 (All Variations): 33,000 ETP

18S: 33,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 145

18S-M5: 33,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 145, Model 5

18S-M5-15J: 33,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 145, Model 5, 15 Jewels

18S-M5-15J-OGP: 33,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 145, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt

18S-M5-15J-OGP-U: 33,000 100.00%

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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 · November 16, 2022

Serial Number 7720890 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Watch is a 7 jewel not a 15

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.