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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 97 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 97

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2547198 Question Mark
Grade: 97 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 20,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 59 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 323,000 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: Quick 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: 920.97G5.18S589.181M417.H826.K529.7J215 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: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
972.48 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
375.74 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.638% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
87 (0.44%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.85% Analyzing 849 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.


Anonymous · March 8, 2024

Serial Number 2554831 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · December 12, 2023

Serial Number 2558089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2022

Serial Number 2554313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2021

Serial Number 2545747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2021

Serial Number 2541130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2021

Serial Number 2546650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2020

Serial Number 2545266 was reported as accurate.

Geofff73 2 · September 29, 2020

Serial Number 2544245 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2020

Serial Number 2551346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2020

Serial Number 2548127 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2020

Serial Number 2544902 was reported as accurate.

wndswept 202 · December 12, 2019

Serial Number 2544051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2019

Serial Number 2557529 was reported as accurate.

Teezys 180 · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 2548072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2019

Serial Number 2554261 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · January 17, 2019

Serial Number 2545281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2018

Serial Number 2551023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2018

Serial Number 2554641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2018

Serial Number 2554461 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 23, 2018

Serial Number 2553331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 2546215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2016

Serial Number 2550685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2016

Serial Number 2552256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2016

Serial Number 2557837 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2016

Serial Number 2557857 was reported as accurate.

coinbuyer1 1 · January 17, 2016

Serial Number 2555870 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2015

Serial Number 2552256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2014

Serial Number 2547138 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 13, 2013

Serial Number 2549329 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2013

Serial Number 2547081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2013

Serial Number 2549679 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2013

Serial Number 2540016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2012

Serial Number 2553619 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 2, 2012

Serial Number 2557337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2012

Serial Number 2553297 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 97 Pocket Watch