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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 353 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 353

Elgin Natl Watch Co

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 19573409 Question Mark
Grade: 353 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Natl Watch Co Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 124 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1917 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 10 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M7-17J-ONL-A3P-ELGIN NATL WATCH CO) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Natl Watch Co
U.S.A.
17 Jewels
Adjusted.
3 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9877.353G10.18S3395.187M134.O3946.L2154.17J1393 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.547 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.13 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.60%) Question Mark
Research Note: #19573227 Verified as Marked "Elgin Natl Watch Co U.S. A." and "3 Positions" on Barrel Bridge. [eBay #401471360177]

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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.


cmdraven 4083 · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 19573189 was reported as accurate.

r72gsaol 37 · December 25, 2019

Serial Number 19573360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2018

Serial Number 19573227 was reported as accurate.

wabash 134 · January 11, 2018

Serial Number 19573227 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOT marked OVERLAND
Adjusted 3 positions
eBay item #401471360177
Curator Response: Verified as Marked "Elgin Natl Watch Co U.S. A." (not "Overland") and "3 Positions" on Barrel Bridge. [eBay #401471360177]

cmdraven 4083 · February 16, 2017

Serial Number 19573464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2014

Serial Number 19573441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2014

Serial Number 19573151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2014

Serial Number 19573150 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 353 Pocket Watch