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Access Date: December 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 642
Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Examples Reported in Run
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | F128118 | |
| Grade: | 642 | |
| Model: | 16 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1951 | |
| Run Quantity: | 52,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 52,000 | |
| Size: | 8/0s | |
| Jewels: | 17j Mixed Run | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 4 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | No | |
| Total Adjustments: | 4 | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 15222.642G1.S164.M2.H7424.P12053.17J2522 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.516 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 156.56 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 60.44 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.103% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 2 (0.00%) | |
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Research Note: #F128118: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels." #F122542: Reported as Marked "17 Jewels." #F152402: Reported as 17 Jewels. #F114355: Reported as Marked "15 Jewels."
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 642
Target Profile: 8/0S-M16-17J-HP-A4P
| Elgin Grade 642 (All Variations): 52,000 ETP |
| 8/0S: 52,000 100.00% 8/0s, Grade 642 |
| 8/0S-M16: 52,000 100.00% 8/0s, Grade 642, Model 16 |
| 8/0S-M16-17J: 52,000 100.00% 8/0s, Grade 642, Model 16, 17 Jewels |
| 8/0S-M16-17J-HP: 52,000 100.00% 8/0s, Grade 642, Model 16, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/ |
| 8/0S-M16-17J-HP-A4P: 52,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 2 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.
MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · July 29, 2024
Serial Number F115126 was reported as accurate.
MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · June 14, 2024
Serial Number F126277 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 30, 2020
Serial Number F151028 was reported as accurate.
casiowiz 8 · May 7, 2020
Serial Number F152586 was reported as accurate.
oilseed Supporter 471 · February 4, 2019
Serial Number F122542 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Has '17 jewels' engraved on train bridge.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Bluejay 179 · January 31, 2017
Serial Number F114355 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Movement marked 15 Jewels, 4 adjustments
Anonymous · March 3, 2016
Serial Number F152402 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 17 jewels, not 15
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
TridentineCatholic 25 · October 28, 2014
Serial Number F136735 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: "4 Adj's" on Movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
joebriscoe 6 · February 18, 2014
Serial Number F134291 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · December 6, 2013
Serial Number F128118 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · December 16, 2012
Serial Number F114355 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: This Elgin is a wrist watch. Stamped on the plate
is: F114355, 15 jewels 4 adjustments, Grade 642
and has an Incabloc Balance but also has USA on
the movement. Elgin must have borrowed some ideas
from the Swiss on the balance cock. Watch runs
great after a cleaning/oiling.
is: F114355, 15 jewels 4 adjustments, Grade 642
and has an Incabloc Balance but also has USA on
the movement. Elgin must have borrowed some ideas
from the Swiss on the balance cock. Watch runs
great after a cleaning/oiling.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
