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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

Chas. Fargo

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 249679 Question Mark
Grade: 12 Question Mark
Variation: Chas. Fargo Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 32 of 59 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 70,255 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 16,347 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-CHAS. FARGO) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j 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: 242.12G32.18S223.181M215.H241.K233.7J55 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
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
36 (1.20%) 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.


Dave895 Supporter 102 · July 2, 2023

Serial Number 247237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2019

Serial Number 248155 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · June 21, 2019

Serial Number 247609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2019

Serial Number 247250 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 9, 2019

Serial Number 249678 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 9, 2019

Serial Number 249678 was reported as accurate.

Edanderson 1 · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 248887 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 248887 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2018

Serial Number 249337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2018

Serial Number 249585 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 15, 2017

Serial Number 247612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2016

Serial Number 247355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2016

Serial Number 248938 was reported as accurate.

janrdms 2 · February 13, 2016

Serial Number 247445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2015

Serial Number 247380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2013

Serial Number 249017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2013

Serial Number 249017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2012

Serial Number 247336 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement signed Chas.Fargo not M.D.Ogden
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch