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Access Date: December 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 85 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 85

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 899247 Question Mark
Grade: 85 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 22 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 900 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 628.85G2.16S38.162M4.C17.L154.15J152 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 6.32 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 2.39 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.004% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		14 (1.40%) Question Mark
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 85

Target Profile: 16S-M2-15J-CGL-A

Elgin Grade 85 (All Variations): 2,100 ETP
16S: 2,100 100.00%
16s, Grade 85
16S-M2: 2,100 100.00%
16s, Grade 85, Model 2
16S-M2-15J: 2,100 100.00%
16s, Grade 85, Model 2, 15 Jewels
16S-M2-15J-CGL: 2,100 100.00%
16s, Grade 85, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Interchangeable/Lever/Gilt
16S-M2-15J-CGL-A: 2,100 100.00%
NOTE: 3,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 900 Never Manufactured

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 14 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 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.

Anonymous · August 14, 2023

Serial Number 899846 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · September 23, 2022

Serial Number 899548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2022

Serial Number 899264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2022

Serial Number 899264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2020

Serial Number 899575 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 252 · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 899798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 899044 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 899984 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

MissMurked 1 · July 15, 2018

Serial Number 899242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 899287 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · February 15, 2016

Serial Number 899305 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · July 22, 2015

Serial Number 899247 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2014

Serial Number 899048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 899048 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 899353 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Revised Report:
Movement Config = Convertible
Plate = Three Finger Bridge
1353rd in Grade of 3000
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

jerrydk7 227 · February 27, 2014

Serial Number 899353 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 899548 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 8, 2012

Serial Number 899208 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 23, 2012

Serial Number 899156 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Elgin Grade 85 Pocket Watch