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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 81

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1099685 Question Mark
Grade: 81 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1883 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 53,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 41,000 (18S-M1-13J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 672.81G7.18S478.181M383.H644.K486.13J49 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: v52.581 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
159.57 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.61 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.105% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
50 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.29% Analyzing 246 Sales Question Mark

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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.


Acme69runner 24 · November 17, 2023

Serial Number 1095483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2022

Serial Number 1095256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2021

Serial Number 1099874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2021

Serial Number 1098275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2021

Serial Number 1097634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 1096419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2020

Serial Number 1098988 was reported as accurate.

GerryM 10 · March 24, 2019

Serial Number 1098598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 1097506 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2018

Serial Number 1097909 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2018

Serial Number 1097909 was reported as accurate.

BOBTICTAC1940 34 · July 27, 2018

Serial Number 1097909 was reported as accurate.

Ntimko 38 · January 7, 2018

Serial Number 1097355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2017

Serial Number 1097575 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 1097909 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2017

Serial Number 1097909 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2017

Serial Number 1098903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2017

Serial Number 1098284 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 24, 2017

Serial Number 1095444 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 13j

Anonymous · August 10, 2016

Serial Number 1098241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2015

Serial Number 1098598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2015

Serial Number 1095214 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2015

Serial Number 1099695 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2015

Serial Number 1099573 was reported as accurate.

VH1943 176 · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 1098827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2014

Serial Number 1095153 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 26, 2013

Serial Number 1099227 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Acme69runner 24 · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 1095483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 1096010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 1096550 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2013

Serial Number 1098651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2012

Serial Number 1096296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 1096065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 1098389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2012

Serial Number 1099648 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch