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Access Date: March 06, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 198
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 7951714 | |
| Grade: | 198 | |
| Model: | 2 | |
| Class: | 79 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1899 | |
| Run Quantity: | 10,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 3 of 7 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 29,000 | |
| Size: | 0s | |
| Jewels: | 7j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Safety | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 3183.198G3.0S237.02M7.H2302.P1308.7J929 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.621 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 87.31 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 33.68 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.057% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 24 (0.24%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 198
Target Profile: 0S-M2-7J-HNP-U
| Elgin Grade 198 (All Variations): 29,000 ETP |
| 0S: 29,000 100.00% 0s, Grade 198 |
| 0S-M2: 29,000 100.00% 0s, Grade 198, Model 2 |
| 0S-M2-7J: 29,000 100.00% 0s, Grade 198, Model 2, 7 Jewels |
| 0S-M2-7J-HNP: 29,000 100.00% 0s, Grade 198, Model 2, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel |
| 0S-M2-7J-HNP-U: 29,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 24 watches in the 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.
MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5348 · December 9, 2023
Serial Number 7954783 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 634 · January 11, 2022
Serial Number 7951714 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 21, 2019
Serial Number 7950216 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: My watch has a safety barrel.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Anonymous · October 21, 2016
Serial Number 7958214 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
