Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8697460 (Grade 152)

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Access Date: January 03, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 152

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8697460
Grade:	152
Model:	6
Class:	35
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	30 of 30
Grade/Model Total Production:	38,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3530.152G30.16S643.166M109.H2495.P1573.15J989
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.536
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	114.41
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	44.15
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.075%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	15 (0.75%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 152

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

Elgin Grade 152 (All Variations): 38,000 ETP

16S: 38,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 152

16S-M6: 38,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 152, Model 6

16S-M6-15J: 38,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 152, Model 6, 15 Jewels

16S-M6-15J-HNP: 38,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 152, Model 6, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel

16S-M6-15J-HNP-U: 38,000 100.00%

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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.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1168 · December 7, 2024

Serial Number 8698935 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2022

Serial Number 8698436 was reported as accurate.

kevindo 2 · April 20, 2020

Serial Number 8697095 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17-jewel

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.