Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8179926 (Grade 153)

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Access Date: November 26, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 153

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8179926
Grade:	153
Model:	6
Class:	34
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	12 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production:	14,100
Size:	16s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3267.153G12.16S590.166M83.H2359.P1378.17J239
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.465
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	42.45
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	16.35
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.028%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	9 (0.90%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 153

Target Profile: 16S-M6-17J-HNP-A

Elgin Grade 153 (All Variations): 14,100 ETP

16S: 14,100 100.00%
16s, Grade 153

16S-M6: 14,100 100.00%
16s, Grade 153, Model 6

16S-M6-17J: 14,100 100.00%
16s, Grade 153, Model 6, 17 Jewels

16S-M6-17J-HNP: 14,100 100.00%
16s, Grade 153, Model 6, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel

16S-M6-17J-HNP-A: 14,100 100.00%

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