Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 9497216 (Grade 247)

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Access Date: May 04, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 247

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	9497216
Grade:	247
Model:	6
Class:	93
Estimated Production Year:	1902
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	13 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production:	56,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
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
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3857.247G13.16S731.166M159.H2692.P1839.15J1096
Database Version:	v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	168.60
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	65.10
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.111%
Registry Population:	17 (0.57%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 247

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

Elgin Grade 247 (All Variations): 56,000 ETP

16S: 56,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 247

16S-M6: 56,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 247, Model 6

16S-M6-15J: 56,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 247, Model 6, 15 Jewels

16S-M6-15J-HNP: 56,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 247, Model 6, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel

16S-M6-15J-HNP-U: 56,000 100.00%

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