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ELGIN RARE 17J Adj GRADE 144 MINT FANCY DIAL (1901) POCKET WATCH DISPLAY CASE
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Access Date: November 13, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 144

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6811701 Question Mark
Grade: 144 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 37 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 16,000 (18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2712.144G5.18S1496.183M280.H2027.L1174.17J147 Question Mark
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: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 123.44 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 47.64 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.081% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		14 (0.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.64% Analyzing 166 Sales Question Mark
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 144

Target Profile: 18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.

Elgin Grade 144 (All Variations): 41,000 ETP
18S: 41,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 144
18S-M3: 41,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 144, Model 3
18S-M3-17J: 41,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 144, Model 3, 17 Jewels
18S-M3-17J-HNL: 41,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 144, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT: 41,000 100.00%
18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.: 16,000 39.02% Other: 25,000
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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.

jaspurlock2012 Supporter 125 · February 23, 2024

Serial Number 6811111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2024

Serial Number 6811111 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · October 23, 2023

Serial Number 6810306 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2020

Serial Number 6810299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2020

Serial Number 6811560 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · February 13, 2014

Serial Number 6811527 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The 144 grade is listed as 15 - 17 jewel meaning
that some are 15 and others are 17 jewel. This
run happens to be 17 jewel and is stamped on the
movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · May 13, 2013

Serial Number 6811138 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · April 12, 2013

Serial Number 6811527 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 27, 2012

Serial Number 6811263 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch