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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 287 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 287 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 287

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 15738790
Grade: 287
Model: 4
Class: 105
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 72 of 74
Grade/Model Total Production: 110,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Polished Oval Regulator
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7404.287G72.18S3083.184M568.H4649.L2041.7J2883
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
329.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
127.92
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.217%
Registry Population: 4 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.88% Analyzing 178 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.


Andrew9000 85 · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 15738790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2015

Serial Number 15738391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2013

Serial Number 15738646 was reported as inaccurate.

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Elgin Grade 287 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 287 Pocket Watch