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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 22 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 22

Gail Borden

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 209722
Grade: 22
Variation: Gail Borden
Model: 4
Class: 48
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 32,400
Variant Est. Production: 31,700 (10S-M4-11J-HGK-U-GAIL BORDEN)
Size: 10s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Adjustment Tolerance: [32] DU/PU Reg. +/- 50 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 187.22G4.10S15.104M7.H186.K184.11J82
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
97.01
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
37.64
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.064%
Registry Population: 39 (0.98%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.62% Analyzing 59 Sales

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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 · November 30, 2023

Serial Number 207939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2021

Serial Number 208407 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2021

Serial Number 207320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2020

Serial Number 209657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2020

Serial Number 207022 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · May 18, 2020

Serial Number 208314 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · May 6, 2020

Serial Number 208314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2020

Serial Number 209653 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is an M. D. Ogden variant.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 207297 was reported as accurate.

Rainbowlindsey 1 · January 29, 2020

Serial Number 208521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2019

Serial Number 208541 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2019

Serial Number 208245 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · August 19, 2019

Serial Number 208638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2019

Serial Number 209693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2019

Serial Number 208400 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2019

Serial Number 209006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2019

Serial Number 207764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2019

Serial Number 209312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 206880 was reported as accurate.

qkersh61 23 · January 8, 2019

Serial Number 209995 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2018

Serial Number 208924 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 12, 2018

Serial Number 209012 was reported as accurate.

GDNC1939 1 · June 21, 2018

Serial Number 209396 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2017

Serial Number 209262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2017

Serial Number 206226 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2017

Serial Number 206023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2016

Serial Number 207145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2016

Serial Number 208523 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2016

Serial Number 209839 was reported as accurate.

johnny808 8 · January 3, 2015

Serial Number 207010 was reported as accurate.

johnny808 8 · January 3, 2015

Serial Number 207010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2014

Serial Number 206097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2013

Serial Number 209885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2013

Serial Number 208595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 209426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2013

Serial Number 206008 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2012

Serial Number 206023 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 22 Pocket Watch