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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 87

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1624010 Question Mark
Grade: 87 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 34,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 772.87G7.18S511.181M399.H721.K506.11J291 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
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1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
102.36 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.50 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.067% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
27 (0.68%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.63% Analyzing 179 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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · August 20, 2024

Serial Number 1624010 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one was an export, 7 jewels and gilt.

Anonymous · February 6, 2024

Serial Number 1621560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2021

Serial Number 1623075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2020

Serial Number 1621341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2020

Serial Number 1621021 was reported as accurate.

Rentalmama 19 · June 13, 2020

Serial Number 1621527 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2019

Serial Number 1621989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2019

Serial Number 1621021 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2018

Serial Number 1623359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2016

Serial Number 1623997 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 6, 2016

Serial Number 1621025 was reported as accurate.

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

ekeko1 19 · May 20, 2015

Serial Number 1623599 was reported as accurate.

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

ekeko1 19 · May 20, 2015

Serial Number 1623599 was reported as accurate.

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

dwbsr 42 · July 5, 2014

Serial Number 1622476 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1622476 is an OPEN FACE, key wind and key set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · December 4, 2013

Serial Number 1622396 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 12, 2013

Serial Number 1621727 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · November 6, 2012

Serial Number 1622332 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch