Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8268897 (Grade 158)

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Access Date: May 10, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 158

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8268897
Grade:	158
Model:	7
Class:	40
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	13 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production:	16,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
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:	3310.158G13.16S603.167M60.O827.P1413.15J937
Database Version:	v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	48.17
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	18.56
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.032%
Registry Population:	14 (0.70%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 158

Target Profile: 16S-M7-15J-ONP-U

Elgin Grade 158 (All Variations): 16,000 ETP

16S: 16,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 158

16S-M7: 16,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 158, Model 7

16S-M7-15J: 16,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 158, Model 7, 15 Jewels

16S-M7-15J-ONP: 16,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 158, Model 7, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

16S-M7-15J-ONP-U: 16,000 100.00%

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