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Access Date: December 27, 2024
"9842" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 55
Mat. Laflin
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 9842 | |
| Grade: | 55 | |
| Variation: | Mat. Laflin | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Class: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1868 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 3 of 99 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 73,095 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 15,584 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-MAT. LAFLIN) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 7j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Adaptable | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Key | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Balance Type: | Expansion | |
| Train: | Slow | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 11.55G3.18S10.181M10.H10.K10.7J3 | |
| 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: | v52.528 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 220.07 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 84.99 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.144% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 7 (0.70%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -1.68% Analyzing 336 Sales | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 55
Target Profile: 18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-MAT. LAFLIN
| Elgin Grade 55 (All Variations): 73,095 ETP | ||
| 18S: 73,095 100.00% 18s, Grade 55 |
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| 18S-M1: 73,095 100.00% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1 |
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| 18S-M1-7J: 59,318 81.15% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1, 7 Jewels |
Other: 13,777
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M1-7J-HGK: 59,318 81.15% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1, 7 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt |
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| 18S-M1-7J-HGK-U: 59,318 81.15% | ||
| 18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-MAT. LAFLIN: 15,584 21.32% | Other: 43,734
Other Variants or Unclassified |
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 7 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 · December 15, 2024
Serial Number 9904 was reported as inaccurate.
watch. Standard battery for watches would not
work!
Anonymous · August 13, 2024
Serial Number 9384 was reported as accurate.
cmdraven 4083 · November 27, 2021
Serial Number 9461 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 13, 2021
Serial Number 9978 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 21, 2020
Serial Number 9954 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 24, 2019
Serial Number 9799 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 28, 2018
Serial Number 9405 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 19, 2017
Serial Number 9507 was reported as accurate.
mlat2012 Supporter 55 · December 12, 2016
Serial Number 9842 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 27, 2016
Serial Number 9842 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 1, 2015
Serial Number 9230 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · July 30, 2015
Serial Number 9230 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · November 17, 2014
Serial Number 9714 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 15, 2014
Serial Number 09230 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 1, 2013
Serial Number 9415 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 4, 2013
Serial Number 9457 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 1, 2013
Serial Number 9113 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 27, 2013
Serial Number 9427 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 10, 2013
Serial Number 9646 was reported as accurate.
