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Access Date: April 11, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 259
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 8983265 | |
| Grade: | 259 | |
| Model: | 2 | |
| Class: | 87 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1900 | |
| Run Quantity: | 3,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 7 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 8,300 | |
| Size: | 12s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| 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 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 3640.259G2.12S91.122M41.H2563.P1659.15J1027 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.636 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 25.15 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 9.60 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.016% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 18 (0.60%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 18 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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 · April 23, 2021
Serial Number 8982596 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 14, 2020
Serial Number 8982933 was reported as accurate.
stephen6369 7 · March 11, 2020
Serial Number 8983265 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 20, 2018
Serial Number 8984079 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 18, 2018
Serial Number 8983361 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 14, 2018
Serial Number 8983734 was reported as accurate.
DaveReid 52 · December 31, 2016
Serial Number 8984213 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 26, 2016
Serial Number 8982544 was reported as accurate.
lxt123 4 · March 8, 2016
Serial Number 8984732 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 29, 2015
Serial Number 8983169 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 5, 2014
Serial Number 8983887 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 31, 2014
Serial Number 8982198 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 6, 2013
Serial Number 8982298 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 9, 2012
Serial Number 8984014 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 12, 2012
Serial Number 8982612 was reported as accurate.
