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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 4 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 4 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 4

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1171171 Question Mark
Grade: 4 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 24 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1883 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 30 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Old Style Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 503527 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 692.4G7.16S67.163M27.H658.L201.15J170 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
93.33 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.01 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.061% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (1.40%) 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.


Anonymous · January 26, 2024

Serial Number 1171700 was reported as accurate.

cellas Supporter 4 · January 17, 2022

Serial Number 1171644 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · November 26, 2021

Serial Number 1171624 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · November 20, 2021

Serial Number 1171039 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2020

Serial Number 1171413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2018

Serial Number 1171709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2018

Serial Number 1171391 was reported as accurate.

bogus22 Supporter 83 · August 8, 2018

Serial Number 1171128 was reported as accurate.

RagTraderRay Supporter 1 · August 21, 2016

Serial Number 1171155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2015

Serial Number 1171632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2015

Serial Number 1171684 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2012

Serial Number 1171632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 1171813 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 4 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 4 Pocket Watch