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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 28

Dexter St.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 234854 Question Mark
Grade: 28 Question Mark
Variation: Dexter St. Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 48 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 56,100 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 55,700 (10S-M4-7J-HGK-U-DEXTER ST.) Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j 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: 195.28G4.10S18.104M9.H194.K192.7J50 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: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
168.90 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
65.21 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.111% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
38 (0.76%) 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · December 9, 2023

Serial Number 233819 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 232335 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2022

Serial Number 234328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2022

Serial Number 234408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2021

Serial Number 230436 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2021

Serial Number 230436 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4073 · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 230621 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · February 10, 2021

Serial Number 233412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2020

Serial Number 230448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2020

Serial Number 230442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2019

Serial Number 230436 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2018

Serial Number 231361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2018

Serial Number 231361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2018

Serial Number 233569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2017

Serial Number 234086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2017

Serial Number 233949 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 2, 2017

Serial Number 233455 was reported as accurate.

jessiebabbitt 1 · October 14, 2016

Serial Number 232606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2016

Serial Number 231575 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2016

Serial Number 231575 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2016

Serial Number 231361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2015

Serial Number 232935 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 232892 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 233609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2013

Serial Number 230383 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 4, 2013

Serial Number 230674 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2013

Serial Number 232783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2012

Serial Number 232420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2012

Serial Number 232420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number 230678 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2012

Serial Number 232615 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2012

Serial Number 231123 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch