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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 22 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 22

Gail Borden

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 227029 Question Mark
Grade: 22 Question Mark
Variation: Gail Borden Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 48 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 11 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 32,400 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 31,700 (10S-M4-11J-HGK-U-GAIL BORDEN) Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [32] DU/PU Reg. +/- 50 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 194.22G5.10S17.104M8.H193.K191.11J87 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.506 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
97.55 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
37.64 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.064% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
42 (1.05%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 15.29% Analyzing 60 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.


Acaciaguy 13 · January 21, 2024

Serial Number 227510 was reported as accurate.

Willingly4950 2 · September 26, 2021

Serial Number 227498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2021

Serial Number 229836 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · August 28, 2020

Serial Number 229684 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2020

Serial Number 229387 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2019

Serial Number 226666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2019

Serial Number 229610 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 228179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 228179 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 19, 2018

Serial Number 228316 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2016

Serial Number 227738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2015

Serial Number 227281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2015

Serial Number 227029 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · July 15, 2014

Serial Number 227332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 227738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2013

Serial Number 227182 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2013

Serial Number 227183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 229397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2013

Serial Number 229597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 229278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2012

Serial Number 226348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 226685 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 22 Pocket Watch