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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 97 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 97

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2743699
Grade: 97
Model: 1
Class: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 20,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 59
Grade/Model Total Production: 323,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 954.97G6.18S606.181M418.H852.K530.7J223
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
972.48
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
375.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.638%
Registry Population: 51 (0.26%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.28% Analyzing 841 Sales

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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.


cmdraven 3990 · April 11, 2024

Serial Number 2733005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2023

Serial Number 2730397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2023

Serial Number 2744308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2022

Serial Number 2743257 was reported as accurate.

2251lyle 78 · October 14, 2022

Serial Number 2747670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2022

Serial Number 2747670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2022

Serial Number 2747670 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · January 2, 2022

Serial Number 2747670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2021

Serial Number 2747670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2021

Serial Number 2741475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2021

Serial Number 2733471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2021

Serial Number 2747670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2020

Serial Number 2749728 was reported as accurate.

AWeber62 97 · September 29, 2020

Serial Number 2731778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2020

Serial Number 2733427 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · October 6, 2019

Serial Number 2746316 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2019

Serial Number 2734826 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 2742828 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 2742827 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 2742828 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · March 14, 2019

Serial Number 2735963 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2018

Serial Number 2745854 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2018

Serial Number 2742242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2017

Serial Number 2746256 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

alex111111 69 · November 28, 2017

Serial Number 2735599 was reported as accurate.

Okigerm 2 · May 7, 2017

Serial Number 2744608 was reported as accurate.

machinistrich 47 · April 29, 2017

Serial Number 2732167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2017

Serial Number 2734463 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2016

Serial Number 2731624 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 2748213 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2016

Serial Number 2742832 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2015

Serial Number 2748678 was reported as accurate.

pinkys 2 · June 18, 2015

Serial Number 2745148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2015

Serial Number 2745148 was reported as accurate.

jackyanchak 9 · May 22, 2015

Serial Number 2738323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2015

Serial Number 2740367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2014

Serial Number 2744642 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 23, 2014

Serial Number 2737152 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

watchman4831 193 · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 2749900 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2014

Serial Number 2735912 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 124 · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 2744425 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2013

Serial Number 2730686 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2013

Serial Number 2738485 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 2733653 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 2731624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2012

Serial Number 2739581 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2012

Serial Number 2749733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2012

Serial Number 2739581 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 97 Pocket Watch