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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 29 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 29

Lady Elgin

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 130138 Question Mark
Grade: 29 Question Mark
Variation: Lady Elgin Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 47 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 25,000 (10S-M3-15J) Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [32] DU/PU Reg. +/- 50 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 146.29G4.10S5.103M4.H145.K145.15J45 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: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.88 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
42 (0.84%) 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 · February 4, 2024

Serial Number 134683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2023

Serial Number 132374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2023

Serial Number 132374 was reported as accurate.

LarryMW 10 · July 24, 2023

Serial Number 134452 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · June 14, 2023

Serial Number 131822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2023

Serial Number 132975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2023

Serial Number 134277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2022

Serial Number 131252 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · February 26, 2022

Serial Number 134010 was reported as accurate.

MJKauz Supporter 29 · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 131205 was reported as accurate.

jason4kstate 271 · June 29, 2020

Serial Number 131365 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2020

Serial Number 133728 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4132 · April 18, 2020

Serial Number 132090 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4132 · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 133077 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4132 · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 133010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2018

Serial Number 134082 was reported as accurate.

Sliide 28 · July 10, 2018

Serial Number 132252 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4132 · June 3, 2018

Serial Number 130813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2018

Serial Number 130923 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 558 · January 18, 2018

Serial Number 130138 was reported as accurate.

ngupaan 95 · September 22, 2017

Serial Number 130266 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has been Inspected and serviced, and is 15 Jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the followup verification. It always helps to distinguish expert information from haphazard reports based on speculation. Much appreciated. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

ngupaan 95 · August 22, 2017

Serial Number 130266 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 Jewel
Curator Response: Unverified. Movement contains friction-set plate jewels and jewel count would need to be verified by inspecting under the dial. [eBay #263162849971]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · December 31, 2016

Serial Number 130052 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · November 19, 2016

Serial Number 133917 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · June 10, 2016

Serial Number 132133 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

jshayne 1 · November 7, 2015

Serial Number 131743 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 132502 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · October 3, 2015

Serial Number 132133 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · January 3, 2015

Serial Number 133385 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my lady elgin is 15 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

johnny808 8 · January 3, 2015

Serial Number 133128 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · April 7, 2014

Serial Number 133224 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

chevykingpower 215 · March 4, 2014

Serial Number 130892 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · January 30, 2014

Serial Number 133474 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · January 17, 2014

Serial Number 130391 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · January 4, 2014

Serial Number 132626 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · December 30, 2013

Serial Number 130869 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · October 4, 2013

Serial Number 134963 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · July 27, 2013

Serial Number 133884 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

sueinca 1 · July 16, 2013

Serial Number 133903 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 133381 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · December 8, 2012

Serial Number 132288 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · October 17, 2012

Serial Number 132252 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Elgin Grade 29 Pocket Watch