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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 87

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1383455
Grade: 87
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1884
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 34,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 731.87G5.18S498.181M392.H690.K496.11J278
Database Version: v52.204
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
101.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.50
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.067%
Registry Population: 31 (0.62%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.99% Analyzing 176 Sales

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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 · September 23, 2022

Serial Number 1384730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2022

Serial Number 1384730 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 469 · May 12, 2022

Serial Number 1383781 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2022

Serial Number 1381915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2022

Serial Number 1381840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 1384434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2019

Serial Number 1384982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2019

Serial Number 1382203 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 20, 2017

Serial Number 1381823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2017

Serial Number 1381855 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · January 13, 2017

Serial Number 1381855 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

texnet 684 · October 30, 2016

Serial Number 1383455 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

stuballs 2 · August 21, 2016

Serial Number 1383127 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · April 13, 2016

Serial Number 1381842 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · November 14, 2015

Serial Number 1384036 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

cmdraven 3957 · April 30, 2015

Serial Number 1384777 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

cmdraven 3957 · April 30, 2015

Serial Number 1384777 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

cmdraven 3957 · April 30, 2015

Serial Number 1384777 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · January 24, 2015

Serial Number 1384879 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · December 1, 2014

Serial Number 1383885 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · October 8, 2014

Serial Number 1381870 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

pivotkiller 23 · September 17, 2014

Serial Number 1384125 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · May 19, 2013

Serial Number 1381084 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 1382442 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 1380490 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · December 29, 2012

Serial Number 1381440 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · December 3, 2012

Serial Number 1380514 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · August 28, 2012

Serial Number 1380467 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch