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Access Date: November 10, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 189
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 7411078 | |
| Grade: | 189 | |
| Variation: | Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. | |
| Model: | 2 | |
| Class: | 68 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1898 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 10 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 10,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 5,000 (12S-M2-19J-HNP-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.) | |
| Size: | 12s | |
| Jewels: | 19j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Serif (Decorative) | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Jeweled Safety | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Train Material: | Gold | |
| Center Wheel Material: | Gold | |
| Regulator: | Moseley | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Escapement Type: | Straight-line | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Single-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 5 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 596407, 77078, 585025 | |
| Movement Markings: | Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A. 19 Jewels Adjusted Safety Barrel |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2917.189G1.12S14.122M2.H2164.P1112.19J1 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.431 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 30.10 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 11.58 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.020% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 9 (0.90%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 189
Target Profile: 12S-M2-19J-HNP-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.
| Elgin Grade 189 (All Variations): 10,000 ETP | |
| 12S: 10,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 189 |
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| 12S-M2: 10,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 189, Model 2 |
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| 12S-M2-19J: 10,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 189, Model 2, 19 Jewels |
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| 12S-M2-19J-HNP: 10,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 189, Model 2, 19 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel |
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| 12S-M2-19J-HNP-A5PTI: 10,000 100.00% | |
| 12S-M2-19J-HNP-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.: 5,000 50.00% | Other: 5,000
Other Variants or Unclassified |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 9 watches in the population registry for this run with 4 images.
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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.
JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · August 16, 2021
Serial Number 7411261 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 22, 2021
Serial Number 7411078 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 21, 2020
Serial Number 7411078 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 6, 2018
Serial Number 7411956 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 27, 2018
Serial Number 7411262 was reported as accurate.
MichaelB 150 · January 4, 2016
Serial Number 7411417 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: number of adjustments not marked
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Advertisements from the period describe Grade 189 as being adjusted to temperature, isochronism, and five positions.
Anonymous · July 23, 2015
Serial Number 7411516 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 20, 2013
Serial Number 7411937 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 23, 2012
Serial Number 7411078 was reported as accurate.
