Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8497374 (Grade 162)

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Access Date: December 22, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 162

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8497374
Grade:	162
Model:	7
Class:	41
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	600
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production:	2,650
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	1,350
Size:	16s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Raised Gold Settings (Pressed)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Bridge Type:	3-finger Straight
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Train Material:	Gold
Center Wheel Material:	Gold
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Pallet Jewel Material:	Ruby
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class F
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3416.162G3.16S622.167M71.O886.P1485.21J66
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.517
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	7.98
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	3.03
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.005%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	16 (2.67%)
Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate this run [8497001-8498000] as Grade 162. However, observations support that only the first ~600 movements from the run were actually manufactured. #8497494: Verified as additionally marked "5 Positions" on the barrel bridge.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 162

Target Profile: 16S-M7-21J-ONP-A5PTI

Elgin Grade 162 (All Variations): 2,650 ETP

16S: 2,650 100.00%
16s, Grade 162

16S-M7: 2,650 100.00%
16s, Grade 162, Model 7

16S-M7-21J: 2,650 100.00%
16s, Grade 162, Model 7, 21 Jewels

16S-M7-21J-ONP: 2,650 100.00%
16s, Grade 162, Model 7, 21 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

16S-M7-21J-ONP-A5PTI: 2,650 100.00%

NOTE: 4,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,350 Never Manufactured

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