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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 12

Chas. Fargo

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 147825 Question Mark
Grade: 12 Question Mark
Variation: Chas. Fargo Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 59 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 70,255 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 16,347 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-CHAS. FARGO) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 149.12G17.18S143.181M143.H148.K148.7J40 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
211.52 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
81.68 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.139% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
61 (1.22%) 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.


Dave895 Supporter 102 · October 10, 2023

Serial Number 149631 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 102 · February 11, 2022

Serial Number 148073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2020

Serial Number 147825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2020

Serial Number 147215 was reported as accurate.

Silfox 1 · September 18, 2020

Serial Number 149965 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2020

Serial Number 147207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2020

Serial Number 146953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2020

Serial Number 148854 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 26, 2019

Serial Number 148696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 148403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2019

Serial Number 147759 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · March 14, 2019

Serial Number 147273 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 200 · January 20, 2019

Serial Number 147087 was reported as accurate.

bitucker 20 · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 148608 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2018

Serial Number 148972 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 2, 2018

Serial Number 148364 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 147577 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 147577 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · January 22, 2018

Serial Number 147577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2018

Serial Number 146401 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2018

Serial Number 145768 was reported as accurate.

ATRock53 1 · December 14, 2017

Serial Number 146656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2016

Serial Number 145012 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2016

Serial Number 148489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2016

Serial Number 147293 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · January 21, 2016

Serial Number 149950 was reported as accurate.

Jcoberly 1 · January 13, 2016

Serial Number 147462 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · December 6, 2015

Serial Number 145821 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · January 19, 2015

Serial Number 147577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2014

Serial Number 147577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2014

Serial Number 147405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2014

Serial Number 149341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 148789 was reported as accurate.

Lune2nz 21 · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 146927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2013

Serial Number 148694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2013

Serial Number 147999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2013

Serial Number 147434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2013

Serial Number 145314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2013

Serial Number 148238 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked 'Chas. Fargo'

Anonymous · December 13, 2012

Serial Number 145992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2012

Serial Number 149489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2012

Serial Number 147660 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch