Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8511751 (Grade 217)

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Access Date: December 17, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 217

Private Label(s) in Run:

Conductor - Howard Williams - Delavan, Wis.

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Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8511751
Grade:	217
Model:	4
Class:	61
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 36
Grade/Model Total Production:	62,700
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Polished Oval Steel
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Right-angle
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3432.217G3.18S1831.184M173.H2438.L1351.15J955
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.512
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	188.77
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	72.89
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.124%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	12 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	10.68% Analyzing 225 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 217

Target Profile: 18S-M4-15J-HNL-U

Elgin Grade 217 (All Variations): 62,700 ETP

18S: 62,700 100.00%
18s, Grade 217

18S-M4: 62,700 100.00%
18s, Grade 217, Model 4

18S-M4-15J: 62,700 100.00%
18s, Grade 217, Model 4, 15 Jewels

18S-M4-15J-HNL: 62,700 100.00%
18s, Grade 217, Model 4, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel

18S-M4-15J-HNL-U: 62,700 100.00%

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