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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 43 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 43

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3789440 Question Mark
Grade: 43 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 10 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 43 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 72,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant 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, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1423.43G15.18S853.185M129.O165.P214.11J495 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: v52.446 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
216.77 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
83.71 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.142% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (0.85%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.26% Analyzing 290 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 · December 1, 2023

Serial Number 3789157 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1124 · January 18, 2023

Serial Number 3789454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2021

Serial Number 3790026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2021

Serial Number 3790776 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2019

Serial Number 3790717 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine has 17 jewels, not 11 jewels.serial # is the
same.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. After evaluating the images posted within the auction listing, I can verify the movement features 11 Jewels, consistent with the Grade 43 classification [eBay #143220798554]. These movements are only jeweled on the top plate. https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/reference/jewels

Anonymous · February 23, 2018

Serial Number 3789099 was reported as accurate.

WilliamGene 69 · June 2, 2016

Serial Number 3789440 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · May 10, 2015

Serial Number 3790398 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · April 25, 2015

Serial Number 3790612 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

misswings02 1 · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 3790595 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · January 24, 2014

Serial Number 3789265 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 43 Pocket Watch