Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8827489 (Grade 249)

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Access Date: April 19, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 249

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8827489
Grade:	249
Model:	4
Class:	62
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	5,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production:	31,000
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3581.249G2.18S1889.184M197.H2526.L1384.17J301
Database Version:	v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	93.33
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	36.01
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.061%
Registry Population:	24 (0.48%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 249

Target Profile: 18S-M4-17J-HGL-AT

Elgin Grade 249 (All Variations): 31,000 ETP

18S: 31,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 249

18S-M4: 31,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 249, Model 4

18S-M4-17J: 31,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 249, Model 4, 17 Jewels

18S-M4-17J-HGL: 31,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 249, Model 4, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt

18S-M4-17J-HGL-AT: 31,000 100.00%

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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.

Anonymous · June 19, 2023

Serial Number 8823390 was reported as accurate.

MIKEKTYLER Supporter 128 · November 23, 2022

Serial Number 8827603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 8825774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2021

Serial Number 8825086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2021

Serial Number 8825086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2021

Serial Number 8827180 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2020

Serial Number 8825204 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number 8823366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 8824165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2020

Serial Number 8827324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 8825206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2019

Serial Number 8824029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 8824831 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2018

Serial Number 8826106 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2018

Serial Number 8824831 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2017

Serial Number 8825943 was reported as accurate.