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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: 272445 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: 5 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: 262.28G5.10S19.104M10.H261.K245.7J65 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: v52.518 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
32 (0.64%) 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 5272 · December 13, 2023

Serial Number 270561 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 9, 2023

Serial Number 270079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 270503 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2022

Serial Number 272695 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · May 18, 2021

Serial Number 271526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2021

Serial Number 270280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2021

Serial Number 273930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 273462 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 23, 2020

Serial Number 272889 was reported as accurate.

Peekyboo2 3 · October 5, 2019

Serial Number 273659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2019

Serial Number 273659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2019

Serial Number 272755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2018

Serial Number 274574 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · September 11, 2017

Serial Number 273698 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 271363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2016

Serial Number 271461 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2015

Serial Number 273807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2014

Serial Number 274006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 273225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2014

Serial Number 274059 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 19, 2014

Serial Number 271911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2014

Serial Number 272589 was reported as accurate.

AuntieMame99 1 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 274840 was reported as accurate.

chevykingpower 215 · March 11, 2014

Serial Number 273376 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · December 7, 2013

Serial Number 273546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2013

Serial Number 273844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 273456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 273456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2013

Serial Number 274745 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 31, 2012

Serial Number 274900 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch