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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 50

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1329993
Grade: 50
Model: 1
Class: 17
Estimated Production Year: 1884
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554
Movement Markings: Elgin Natl. Watch Co.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 720.50G10.16S79.161M26.C38.L224.15J179
Database Version: v52.245
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: 10 (1.00%)

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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 28, 2024

Serial Number 1329173 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MOVEMENT NO1329173 HAS 17 JEWELS MARKED ON IT
.NICKEL FINISH

pocketwatch59 5 · June 26, 2019

Serial Number 1329173 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels marked on movement.
Not 15 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Grade 50 was never marked with jewel count at the factory. If possible, please upload images of your watch for further evaluation.

timerestored 278 · November 1, 2017

Serial Number 1329104 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2017

Serial Number 1329450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2015

Serial Number 1329552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2014

Serial Number 1329098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2014

Serial Number 1329031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2013

Serial Number 1329639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2013

Serial Number 1329995 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch