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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: 1928957 Question Mark
Grade: 88 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1886 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 44,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 34,000 (18S-M4-11J-HHL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 824.88G7.18S542.184M15.H758.L295.11J303 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: v52.469 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
33 (0.66%) 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.


Anonymous · January 6, 2024

Serial Number 1925218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2022

Serial Number 1929680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2021

Serial Number 1928347 was reported as accurate.

Jbohon Supporter 11 · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 1928957 was reported as accurate.

thepipperts 1 · January 23, 2020

Serial Number 1929761 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 13, 2019

Serial Number 1925037 was reported as accurate.

otter46 Supporter 26 · February 20, 2018

Serial Number 1925101 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2017

Serial Number 1929271 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2017

Serial Number 1929513 was reported as accurate.

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

pamwhite1 1 · October 8, 2016

Serial Number 1926170 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

pamwhite1 1 · October 8, 2016

Serial Number 1926170 was reported as accurate.

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

Wittenlb 3 · March 8, 2016

Serial Number 1929625 was reported as accurate.

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

jimnelson915 64 · February 3, 2016

Serial Number 1926107 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 28, 2015

Serial Number 1927996 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 3, 2015

Serial Number 1926852 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 23, 2015

Serial Number 1927996 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 12, 2015

Serial Number 1927996 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 7, 2015

Serial Number 1926837 was reported as accurate.

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

worldofantiques 199 · October 8, 2014

Serial Number 1926217 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 1, 2014

Serial Number 1928445 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 13, 2013

Serial Number 1927843 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 23, 2013

Serial Number 1927819 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 16, 2013

Serial Number 1926666 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 4, 2012

Serial Number 1928228 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