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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 28

Dexter St.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1453765 Question Mark
Grade: 28 Question Mark
Variation: Dexter St. Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 48 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1884 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 56,100 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 55,700 (10S-M4-7J-HGK-U-DEXTER ST.) Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j 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: 740.28G16.10S53.104M26.H696.K498.7J187 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: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
168.90 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
65.21 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.111% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (0.36%) 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 · January 8, 2024

Serial Number 1454638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2024

Serial Number 1454638 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 11, 2023

Serial Number 1453734 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2023

Serial Number 1453073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2022

Serial Number 1451139 was reported as accurate.

PocketWatchFever Supporter 7 · October 19, 2022

Serial Number 1453349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2022

Serial Number 1454092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2020

Serial Number 1451368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2020

Serial Number 1454063 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2020

Serial Number 1454286 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2019

Serial Number 1451795 was reported as accurate.

Rscott7650 2 · March 20, 2019

Serial Number 1451795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 1451795 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · September 11, 2017

Serial Number 1454741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2017

Serial Number 1454897 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2016

Serial Number 1453965 was reported as accurate.

KenKLG 26 · May 23, 2015

Serial Number 1453765 was reported as accurate.

KenKLG 26 · May 23, 2015

Serial Number 1453765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2015

Serial Number 1450796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2014

Serial Number 1450876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2013

Serial Number 1452788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2013

Serial Number 1454211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 1453137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2012

Serial Number 1454445 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch