Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8091744 (Grade 188)

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Access Date: May 19, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 188

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8091744
Grade:	188
Model:	2
Class:	69
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	4 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production:	7,000
Size:	12s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Raised Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Safety
Train:	Quick
Train Material:	Brass
Center Wheel Material:	Gold
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	No
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3240.188G4.12S44.122M17.H2340.P1357.17J234
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.290
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	21.07
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	8.09
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.014%
Registry Population:	6 (0.60%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 188

Target Profile: 12S-M2-17J-HNP-AT

Elgin Grade 188 (All Variations): 7,000 ETP

12S: 7,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 188

12S-M2: 7,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 188, Model 2

12S-M2-17J: 7,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 188, Model 2, 17 Jewels

12S-M2-17J-HNP: 7,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 188, Model 2, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel

12S-M2-17J-HNP-AT: 7,000 100.00%

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