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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 96

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1978547 Question Mark
Grade: 96 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1886 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 50,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 106 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 566,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 826.96G2.18S543.184M16.H760.L297.7J196 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: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,704.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
658.46 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.119% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
92 (0.18%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.35% Analyzing 1,145 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 · October 27, 2024

Serial Number 1991970 was reported as accurate.

01somws6 27 · September 11, 2024

Serial Number 1959498 was reported as accurate.

01somws6 27 · September 9, 2024

Serial Number 1959498 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · June 29, 2024

Serial Number 1984543 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 966 · June 6, 2024

Serial Number 1978547 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 966 · April 6, 2024

Serial Number 1997212 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 12, 2023

Serial Number 1952291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2023

Serial Number 1969088 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: stamped "C.D. Peacock. Chicago" could not find any
like that at all.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · November 26, 2023

Serial Number 1971243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2023

Serial Number 1970607 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 1950249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2022

Serial Number 1964043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 1983634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2022

Serial Number 1986850 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4137 · January 23, 2022

Serial Number 1999183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2021

Serial Number 1967516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2021

Serial Number 1991977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2021

Serial Number 1976331 was reported as accurate.

nelsontl228 30 · October 8, 2021

Serial Number 1992957 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2021

Serial Number 1982162 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · June 25, 2021

Serial Number 1964873 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2021

Serial Number 1988466 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 1996819 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2020

Serial Number 1981446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2020

Serial Number 1974848 was reported as accurate.

Kurlander Supporter 25 · August 8, 2020

Serial Number 1998773 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4137 · May 14, 2020

Serial Number 1952945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2020

Serial Number 1980275 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4137 · April 21, 2020

Serial Number 1972954 was reported as accurate.

Fakwtc17 33 · April 17, 2020

Serial Number 1958987 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4137 · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 1997661 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 1955552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2020

Serial Number 1996005 was reported as accurate.

markalsr 2 · March 1, 2020

Serial Number 1991566 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · February 27, 2020

Serial Number 1959943 was reported as accurate.

slowhand 54 · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 1995043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2020

Serial Number 1992336 was reported as accurate.

Ampnket 1 · January 19, 2020

Serial Number 1998529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 1984445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2020

Serial Number 1998529 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1162 · December 29, 2019

Serial Number 1989125 was reported as accurate.

Duxlegion 24 · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 1965714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2019

Serial Number 1952514 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 1951628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2019

Serial Number 1987811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2019

Serial Number 1978976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2019

Serial Number 1950667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 1981105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2019

Serial Number 1994264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2019

Serial Number 1994264 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch