Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8186430 (Grade 181)

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ELGIN RARE 21J Adj GRADE 181 MINT FANCY DIAL(1898) RAILROAD POCKET WATCH 14K G.F

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Access Date: November 14, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 181

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8186430
Grade:	181
Model:	7
Class:	65
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production:	6,000
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class A
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3270.181G3.18S1752.187M47.O811.L1305.21J57
Data Research:	1904 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	18.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	6.92
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.012%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	12 (1.20%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 181

Target Profile: 18S-M7-21J-ONL-A

Elgin Grade 181 (All Variations): 6,000 ETP

18S: 6,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 181

18S-M7: 6,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 181, Model 7

18S-M7-21J: 6,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 181, Model 7, 21 Jewels

18S-M7-21J-ONL: 6,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 181, Model 7, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel

18S-M7-21J-ONL-A: 6,000 100.00%

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