Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: November 25, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 237
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 8540505 | |
| Grade: | 237 | |
| Model: | 3 | |
| Class: | 72 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1900 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Unrealized Production: | 1,000 | |
| Size: | 12s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Safety | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Train Material: | Gold | |
| Center Wheel Material: | Gold | |
| Regulator: | Moseley | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Escapement Type: | Straight-line | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Single-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 596407, 77078, 585025 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 3447.237G1.12S68.123M29.O901.P1509.21J70 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.462 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.01 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.11 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.002% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 17 (1.70%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 237
Target Profile: 12S-M3-21J-ONP-APTI
| Elgin Grade 237 (All Variations): 1,000 ETP |
| 12S: 1,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 237 |
| 12S-M3: 1,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 237, Model 3 |
| 12S-M3-21J: 1,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 237, Model 3, 21 Jewels |
| 12S-M3-21J-ONP: 1,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 237, Model 3, 21 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
| 12S-M3-21J-ONP-APTI: 1,000 100.00% |
| NOTE: 2,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,000 Never Manufactured |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 17 watches in the population registry for this run with 6 images.
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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.
tctimepieces Supporter 112 · September 1, 2024
Serial Number 8540101 was reported as accurate.
dfurtado 122 · December 15, 2021
Serial Number 8540138 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 30, 2021
Serial Number 8540238 was reported as accurate.
JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · August 16, 2021
Serial Number 8540801 was reported as accurate.
JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · August 16, 2021
Serial Number 8540524 was reported as accurate.
JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · August 16, 2021
Serial Number 8540314 was reported as accurate.
dfurtado 122 · May 12, 2020
Serial Number 8540413 was reported as inaccurate.
as 1000. Under the "production" tab, it shows
total production as 2000.
dfurtado 122 · January 17, 2020
Serial Number 8540413 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 15, 2019
Serial Number 8540808 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 6, 2019
Serial Number 8540335 was reported as accurate.
MichaelB 150 · April 19, 2017
Serial Number 8540042 was reported as accurate.
Urbanops 51 · April 2, 2017
Serial Number 8540328 was reported as accurate.
shortjoe 12 · May 18, 2015
Serial Number 8540505 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 18, 2015
Serial Number 8540505 was reported as accurate.
LeroyC 392 · December 17, 2013
Serial Number 8540859 was reported as inaccurate.
