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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: 1399853 Question Mark
Grade: 4 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 24 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1884 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 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: 738.4G12.16S87.163M36.H694.L239.15J189 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: v52.450 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
10 (1.00%) 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 · June 5, 2021

Serial Number 1399879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 1399853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2018

Serial Number 1399820 was reported as accurate.

Waltham21j 121 · October 5, 2018

Serial Number 1399729 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 1399964 was reported as accurate.

salem1 Supporter 44 · July 24, 2017

Serial Number 1399026 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 1399088 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · January 10, 2017

Serial Number 1399088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2016

Serial Number 1399001 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · March 8, 2014

Serial Number 1399083 was reported as accurate.

Waltham21j 121 · January 24, 2014

Serial Number 1399729 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 1399881 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 1399536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 1399028 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 4 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 4 Pocket Watch