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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 62 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 62 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 62

H.Z. Culver

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1001
Grade: 62
Variation: H.Z. Culver
Model: 1
Class: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1867
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,146
Variant Est. Production: 5,646 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-U)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3.62G1.18S2.181M2.H2.K2.15J2
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
48.34
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.73
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.032%
Registry Population: 21 (2.63%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.90% Analyzing 105 Sales
Research Note: Some movements in this run are marked "Culver" instead of "H.Z. Culver." The "Culver" movements were originally intended to be sold as a distinctive grade featuring a solid steel balance wheel and were only produced for a short period of time before discontinuation. Some movements during a transitional period are marked "Culver" with the upgraded expansion balance. Later, the "H.Z. Culver" and "Culver" movements were consolidated in material catalogs.

#1100: Verified as Marked "Culver" with solid balance wheel.
#1154: Verified as Marked "H.Z. Culver" with an expansion balance.
#1155: Verified as Marked "Culver" with solid balance wheel.
#1184: Verified as Marked "H.Z. Culver" with an expansion balance.
#1237: Verified as Marked "Culver" with expansion balance (balance serial numbers match).
#1251: Verified as Marked "H.Z. Culver" with an expansion balance.

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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 · March 27, 2024

Serial Number 1668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2023

Serial Number 1155 was reported as accurate.

Cheryl5150 Supporter 28 · September 17, 2021

Serial Number 1326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2021

Serial Number 1711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2021

Serial Number 1711 was reported as accurate.

Humphrey Supporter 47 · February 19, 2021

Serial Number 1326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2019

Serial Number 1603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 1738 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Just4orfun 117 · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 1155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2017

Serial Number 1012 was reported as accurate.

Franklin3 1 · October 20, 2016

Serial Number 1682 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2016

Serial Number 1798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2016

Serial Number 1722 was reported as accurate.

Klinej54 22 · January 2, 2016

Serial Number 1798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2015

Serial Number 1798 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked H. Z. Culver

Anonymous · November 2, 2015

Serial Number 1201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2015

Serial Number 1361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2015

Serial Number 1259 was reported as accurate.

jameslisa 1 · August 14, 2014

Serial Number 1233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2014

Serial Number 1407 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2013

Serial Number 1221 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 1517 was reported as accurate.

MikeBailey 11 · July 19, 2013

Serial Number 1665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 1221 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Elgin H Z Culver came in an open face case
with original open face dial.

Anonymous · May 14, 2013

Serial Number 1777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2013

Serial Number 001544 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2013

Serial Number 1503 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2013

Serial Number 1123 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 62 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 62 Pocket Watch