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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 88

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1482367
Grade: 88
Model: 4
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1884
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 44,000
Variant Est. Production: 34,000 (18S-M4-11J-HHL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
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: 750.88G5.18S503.184M11.H705.L248.11J281
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
132.47
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
51.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.087%
Registry Population: 32 (0.64%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.92% Analyzing 144 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.


cmdraven 3991 · September 28, 2023

Serial Number 1481236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2022

Serial Number 1481863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2022

Serial Number 1481101 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3459 · December 11, 2020

Serial Number 1481812 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2020

Serial Number 1480506 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2020

Serial Number 1483010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 1483274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2020

Serial Number 1480115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2019

Serial Number 1481400 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2019

Serial Number 1481204 was reported as accurate.

SALVIEJO 4 · March 15, 2019

Serial Number 1482682 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2018

Serial Number 1482188 was reported as accurate.

briscoewendell 77 · April 22, 2018

Serial Number 1483010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2017

Serial Number 1480404 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 13, 2017

Serial Number 1480687 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 6, 2016

Serial Number 1484552 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 26, 2016

Serial Number 1484181 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 1484552 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 16, 2015

Serial Number 1483437 was reported as accurate.

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

Rcounts 2 · May 26, 2014

Serial Number 1481134 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 7, 2013

Serial Number 1482310 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 14, 2013

Serial Number 1482798 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 11, 2013

Serial Number 1482798 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 8, 2013

Serial Number 1480143 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number 1480129 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 3, 2013

Serial Number 1483329 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number 1484258 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 1482999 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch