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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1588564 Question Mark
Grade: 88 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 44,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 10,000 (18S-M4-11J-HNL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Casual Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Natl. Watch Co.
Elgin, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 757.88G6.18S507.184M12.H711.L254.11J286 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
132.47 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
51.13 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.087% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
62 (0.62%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.38% Analyzing 147 Sales 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.


LostDutchman Supporter 53 · June 19, 2024

Serial Number 1587095 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2024

Serial Number 1581793 was reported as accurate.

Zoosolo 154 · July 9, 2023

Serial Number 1584265 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2023

Serial Number 1585524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2022

Serial Number 1583051 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 252 · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 1585646 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 Jewels. Gilt. Key Wind.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 13, 2021

Serial Number 1588739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2021

Serial Number 1584639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2021

Serial Number 1580296 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · November 27, 2020

Serial Number 1586876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2020

Serial Number 1580611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2020

Serial Number 1589159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2020

Serial Number 1583535 was reported as accurate.

Bostonwatch 59 · September 4, 2020

Serial Number 1582467 was reported as accurate.

Krisb62471 34 · June 26, 2020

Serial Number 1582766 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · June 20, 2020

Serial Number 1588564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2020

Serial Number 1582766 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4113 · November 26, 2019

Serial Number 1589161 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 1585238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 1581156 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2019

Serial Number 1583278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2019

Serial Number 1585238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2019

Serial Number 1580237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2019

Serial Number 1585984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2019

Serial Number 1588006 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · September 4, 2017

Serial Number 1583329 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2017

Serial Number 1581206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2017

Serial Number 1585007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2017

Serial Number 1589578 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 15 Jewel.
Curator Response: Thanks for submitting this information. Please upload a photo to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Half-Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · December 8, 2016

Serial Number 1584210 was reported as accurate.

gbeard 47 · June 16, 2016

Serial Number 1586032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 1586688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2015

Serial Number 1588096 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 15j (15 Jewels) and is marked on the
back of the movement

Anonymous · November 27, 2015

Serial Number 1588096 was reported as accurate.

barelymoving555 56 · November 26, 2015

Serial Number 1589074 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2015

Serial Number 1582311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2015

Serial Number 1581208 was reported as accurate.

crispy 325 · June 26, 2015

Serial Number 1586371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2015

Serial Number 1587915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2015

Serial Number 1589749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2015

Serial Number 1589740 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is engraved "15 jewels.

Anonymous · February 8, 2015

Serial Number 1587482 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 8, 2015

Serial Number 1587482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 1588739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 1589974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2014

Serial Number 1583848 was reported as accurate.

chevykingpower 215 · March 1, 2014

Serial Number 1580354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2013

Serial Number 1587778 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17ewel

Anonymous · October 11, 2013

Serial Number 1583642 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number 1581660 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch