Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 12178723 (Grade 296)

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VINTAGE ELGIN OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH W/GRADE 296 - 15 J MVMT. - RUNNING

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Working 1905 Elgin Model 4 Hunting 15 Jewel Pocket Watch #WATCH020

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Access Date: November 15, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 296

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	12178723
Grade:	296
Model:	4
Class:	105
Estimated Production Year:	1906
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	23 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production:	37,000
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	5324.296G23.18S2469.184M367.H3542.L1704.15J1560
Data Research:	1909 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.433
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	111.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	42.99
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.073%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	6 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	12.16% Analyzing 121 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 296

Target Profile: 18S-M4-15J-HNL-U

Elgin Grade 296 (All Variations): 37,000 ETP

18S: 37,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 296

18S-M4: 37,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 296, Model 4

18S-M4-15J: 37,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 296, Model 4, 15 Jewels

18S-M4-15J-HNL: 37,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 296, Model 4, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel

18S-M4-15J-HNL-U: 37,000 100.00%

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