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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 92 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 92

Private Label(s) in Run:

DeRoys 222 Fifth Ave. - Pittsburgh, PA.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1343817 Question Mark
Grade: 92 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 26 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1884 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 51 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 150,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 503527 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 723.92G4.16S80.163M33.H683.L226.11J275 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: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
451.61 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
174.46 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.296% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
39 (0.39%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.71% Analyzing 316 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #1348723 Reported as featuring nickel plates instead of gilt.

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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 · October 2, 2023

Serial Number 1347287 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · September 26, 2023

Serial Number 1341619 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · June 14, 2023

Serial Number 1342869 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · June 14, 2023

Serial Number 1340718 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · February 23, 2022

Serial Number 1345164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2021

Serial Number 1345825 was reported as accurate.

Johnhar 1 · November 4, 2021

Serial Number 1346218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2021

Serial Number 1344557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2021

Serial Number 1340881 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4137 · May 19, 2020

Serial Number 1340820 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2020

Serial Number 1344557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2020

Serial Number 1342290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 1349317 was reported as accurate.

BigEZCajun 1 · December 12, 2019

Serial Number 1347966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2019

Serial Number 1345258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 1347867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2019

Serial Number 1340305 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels adjusted
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

WilliamBatson 9 · July 8, 2018

Serial Number 1340153 was reported as accurate.

WilliamBatson 9 · July 8, 2018

Serial Number 1340153 was reported as accurate.

WilliamBatson 9 · July 6, 2018

Serial Number 1340153 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 471 · April 3, 2018

Serial Number 1348723 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Finish is NICKEL (as opposed to Gilt as shown).
PRIVATE LABEL model, Engraved on Barrel bridge
plate
"DeRoys"
"222 Fifth Ave."
"PITTSBURGH, PA."
and on Dial, printed
"De Roys" (in Script)
"PITTSBURGH, PA." (block font)
"222 Fifth Ave."

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

rtwatches 943 · September 11, 2017

Serial Number 1342509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2016

Serial Number 1347141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2016

Serial Number 1348451 was reported as accurate.

Wayneo 2 · March 23, 2016

Serial Number 1340962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 1345918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2016

Serial Number 1347141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2015

Serial Number 1340980 was reported as accurate.

cheez321 1 · September 23, 2015

Serial Number 1348901 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My pocket watch is w.f.laraway with this elgin
movement. This movement says 11j, but my watch
says 15j . Thanks

Anonymous · March 29, 2015

Serial Number 1347141 was reported as accurate.

jimbuys2013 11 · October 21, 2014

Serial Number 1348293 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

geodude 15 · October 9, 2014

Serial Number 1347515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 1346287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 1346287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2014

Serial Number 1342654 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2014

Serial Number 1342654 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2014

Serial Number 1345762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2014

Serial Number 1347515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2014

Serial Number 1347515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2014

Serial Number 1347515 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Aggieman67 9 · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 1347793 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2013

Serial Number 1346037 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 14, 2013

Serial Number 1345353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2012

Serial Number 1342499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2012

Serial Number 1340612 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 92 Pocket Watch