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Access Date: September 23, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 228 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 228

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8226021
Grade: 228
Model: 3
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Case: Various
Run ID: 3290.228G4.18S1758.183M314.H2371.L1309.17J245
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.400
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 15.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 5.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.010%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		8 (0.80%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 228

Target Profile: 18S-M3-17J-HNL-U

Elgin Grade 228 (All Variations): 5,100 ETP
18S: 5,100 100.00%
18s, Grade 228
18S-M3: 5,100 100.00%
18s, Grade 228, Model 3
18S-M3-17J: 5,100 100.00%
18s, Grade 228, Model 3, 17 Jewels
18S-M3-17J-HNL: 5,100 100.00%
18s, Grade 228, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M3-17J-HNL-U: 5,100 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
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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.

Anonymous · June 1, 2024

Serial Number 8226495 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5116 · December 7, 2023

Serial Number 8226700 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2023

Serial Number 8226565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2019

Serial Number 8226806 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2017

Serial Number 8226247 was reported as accurate.

sbmdbm 29 · May 5, 2017

Serial Number 8226343 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2017

Serial Number 8226343 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 88 · November 15, 2015

Serial Number 8226846 was reported as accurate.

dfeldner1966 11 · August 5, 2015

Serial Number 8226398 was reported as accurate.

TKuhns 28 · August 23, 2014

Serial Number 8226128 was reported as accurate.

LDoerr14 2 · February 26, 2014

Serial Number 8226273 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2013

Serial Number 8226187 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 228 Pocket Watch