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Elgin National Watch Co. Serial Number 313201 has been reported as lost or stolen. Please contact us if this watch is found.

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 18 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 18

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 313201 Question Mark
Grade: 18 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,300 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M1-11J-HGK-U-MIXED) 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: 290.18G1.18S270.181M253.H289.K272.11J140 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: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.91 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.45 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.003% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (1.60%) Question Mark
Research Note: Some movements in this run were made for English export.
#313201: Verified as unmarked movement in case/dial/hands suggesting English market.
#313578: Verified as Marked "M.D. Ogden"
#313582: Verified as Marked "M.D. Ogden"
#313614: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co."

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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 · October 14, 2022

Serial Number 313504 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2022

Serial Number 313572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 313707 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · July 25, 2019

Serial Number 313201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2019

Serial Number 313467 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2017

Serial Number 313411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2017

Serial Number 313411 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 30, 2017

Serial Number 313341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2015

Serial Number 313505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number 313942 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2014

Serial Number 313290 was reported as accurate.

Crosscreek 1 · September 21, 2014

Serial Number 313007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2014

Serial Number 313772 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2014

Serial Number 313772 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2013

Serial Number 313518 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 18 Pocket Watch