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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 62 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 62 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 62

H.Z. Culver, Mixed Run: Some Movements Marked "Adjusted."

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 172957
Grade: 62
Variation: H.Z. Culver
Model: 1
Class: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1871
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,146
Variant Est. Production: 9,500 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A-H.Z. CULVER)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: H.Z. Culver
Elgin, Ills.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 165.62G13.18S158.181M156.H164.K162.15J50
Database Version: v52.204
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
48.34
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.73
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.032%
Registry Population: 45 (0.90%)
Research Note: This run represents the first H.Z. Culver movements marked "Adjusted." Earlier movements in the run (<~172,500) are likely not marked "Adjusted," while later serial numbers are more likely to be marked "Adjusted." #170608 and #172957: Verified as Marked "Adjusted."

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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.


Anonymous · February 25, 2024

Serial Number 171218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2024

Serial Number 172170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 171679 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 172982 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · April 24, 2022

Serial Number 173386 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked adjusted
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · April 7, 2022

Serial Number 173386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2021

Serial Number 172388 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: running strong, perfect face and hands, no rust
or tarnish on movement or blued screws, ''NOT''
marked adjusted

Anonymous · February 19, 2021

Serial Number 170293 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · December 6, 2020

Serial Number 170197 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · December 6, 2020

Serial Number 170197 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 90 · September 9, 2020

Serial Number 170608 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · August 7, 2020

Serial Number 173386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2020

Serial Number 173386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2020

Serial Number 173878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2020

Serial Number 173608 was reported as accurate.

goldnsilvershop 20 · October 21, 2019

Serial Number 171375 was reported as accurate.

Jwatch73 25 · August 29, 2019

Serial Number 172481 was reported as accurate.

winterwolf Supporter 97 · May 19, 2019

Serial Number 172957 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted: Movement is marked Adjusted.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. This information has now been noted in the research notes for the run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 17, 2019

Serial Number 173350 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

BOBTICTAC1940 34 · December 7, 2018

Serial Number 170535 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2018

Serial Number 172016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2018

Serial Number 173185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2018

Serial Number 173185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2018

Serial Number 172250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2018

Serial Number 170549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2018

Serial Number 171646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 170764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 170704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2017

Serial Number 174511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2017

Serial Number 170148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2017

Serial Number 170148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2017

Serial Number 171452 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2017

Serial Number 171204 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2015

Serial Number 173869 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · December 15, 2015

Serial Number 174670 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 51 · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 171355 was reported as accurate.

Notguilty 35 · September 17, 2015

Serial Number 174443 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 174670 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · May 1, 2015

Serial Number 173943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2015

Serial Number 172654 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 8, 2015

Serial Number 174670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2014

Serial Number 173684 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 172062 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 25, 2014

Serial Number 170667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2014

Serial Number 172941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2014

Serial Number 172941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2013

Serial Number 174767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 171518 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

casillas 40 · September 1, 2013

Serial Number 171798 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked "Adjusted." This grade existed both as
adjusted and unadjusted movements.

casillas 40 · September 1, 2013

Serial Number 171798 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 62 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 62 Pocket Watch