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Access Date: May 10, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 185 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 185

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8232480
Grade: 185
Model: 6
Class: 35
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3294.185G7.16S597.166M87.H2374.P1399.15J934
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 33.12
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 12.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.022%
Registry Population: 11 (1.10%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 185

Target Profile: 16S-M6-15J-HGP-U

Elgin Grade 185 (All Variations): 11,000 ETP
16S: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 185
16S-M6: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 185, Model 6
16S-M6-15J: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 185, Model 6, 15 Jewels
16S-M6-15J-HGP: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 185, Model 6, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Gilt
16S-M6-15J-HGP-U: 11,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 11 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.

collector6875 8 · February 3, 2023

Serial Number 8232480 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2021

Serial Number 8232310 was reported as accurate.

Sirfub 24 · November 24, 2019

Serial Number 8232854 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2019

Serial Number 8232860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2018

Serial Number 8232022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2017

Serial Number 8232022 was reported as accurate.

joeromano 2 · August 13, 2016

Serial Number 8232045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2016

Serial Number 8232045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2013

Serial Number 8232373 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2013

Serial Number 8232455 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 185 Pocket Watch