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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 56 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 56

Grade 53 Movement Discovered in Run

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 350793
Grade: 56
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1874
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
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: 342.56G1.18S319.181M279.H341.K301.11J171
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002%
Registry Population: 5 (0.83%)
Research Note: #350423: Verified as a 10-Size, Model 1, Style 1 Movement featuring 7 Jewels and a Solid Gold Balance Wheel, consistent with a Grade 53 classification. Movement Marked "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co." with no markings indicating a safety pinion. (Photo with Clear Serial Number Closely Inspected)

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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.


rtwatches 943 · October 21, 2018

Serial Number 350423 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 10s grade 54 7j key gilt, key wind and set from
the back
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. There is a run of Grade 54 with serials 352,001-353,000. If the lookup serial number is correct on the movement, please upload an image so we can take a closer look, espcially since this is a low-production grade. Thanks.
Elgin Grade 56 Pocket Watch