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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 29 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 29

Lady Elgin

Private Label(s) in Run:

California Lady

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Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 200086
Grade: 29
Variation: Lady Elgin
Model: 3
Class: 47
Estimated Production Year: 1872
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500
Variant Est. Production: 10,200 (10S-M3-11J-HGK-U-LADY ELGIN)
Size: 10s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Adjustment Tolerance: [32] DU/PU Reg. +/- 50 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 171.29G7.10S9.103M7.H170.K168.11J75
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.296
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.88
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070%
Registry Population: 3 (1.50%)
Research Note: #200086 Observed as a private label marked, "California Lady; Manfd. Elgin Ills; Patent; Moseley's Patent" [NAWCC Forum]

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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.


Anonymous · September 18, 2020

Serial Number 200157 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels,
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Have you inspected under the dial to verify the 15-jewel count?
Elgin Grade 29 Pocket Watch