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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 12

M.D. Ogden

Private Label(s) in Run:

P.W. Johnson - Paris, Ill.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 245021 Question Mark
Grade: 12 Question Mark
Variation: M.D. Ogden Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 30 of 59 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 70,255 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 37,902 (18S-M1-11J-HGK-U-M.D. OGDEN) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 224.12G30.18S205.181M202.H223.K220.11J114 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
211.52 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
81.68 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.139% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 221 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #245021: Verified as Private Label Marked "P.W. Johnson - Paris, Ill."

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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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 11, 2022

Serial Number 245025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2015

Serial Number 245350 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

mickeywilcox 10 · March 3, 2015

Serial Number 245142 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · April 24, 2013

Serial Number 245274 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch