Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8882171 (Grade 248)

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Access Date: November 26, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 248

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8882171
Grade:	248
Model:	7
Class:	95
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	4,000
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production:	23,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Bridge Type:	3-finger Straight
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Train Material:	Brass
Center Wheel Material:	Gold
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 585025
Movement Markings:	Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. U.S.A. 15 Jewels Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3599.248G3.16S659.167M88.O963.P1625.15J1014
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.465
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	69.24
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	26.70
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.045%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	30 (0.75%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-3.49% Analyzing 104 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 248

Target Profile: 16S-M7-15J-ONP-U

Elgin Grade 248 (All Variations): 23,000 ETP

16S: 23,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 248

16S-M7: 23,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 248, Model 7

16S-M7-15J: 23,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 248, Model 7, 15 Jewels

16S-M7-15J-ONP: 23,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 248, Model 7, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

16S-M7-15J-ONP-U: 23,000 100.00%

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