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Access Date: April 28, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 250 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 250

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9556225
Grade: 250
Model: 5
Class: 64
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
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, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3884.250G7.18S1988.185M661.O1078.P1860.17J337
Database Version: v52.245
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: 7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.77% Analyzing 109 Sales
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 250

Target Profile: 18S-M5-17J-OGP-AT

Elgin Grade 250 (All Variations): 31,000 ETP
18S: 31,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 250
18S-M5: 31,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 250, Model 5
18S-M5-17J: 31,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 250, Model 5, 17 Jewels
18S-M5-17J-OGP: 31,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 250, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt
18S-M5-17J-OGP-AT: 31,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 7 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.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 9556658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2021

Serial Number 9556106 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2017

Serial Number 9556881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2014

Serial Number 9556825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 9556225 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement, matching this serial number, says
"adjusted" under the serial number. It does not
say how many adjustments, however. Thank you.

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 9556029 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 250 Pocket Watch
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