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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 62 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 62 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 62

H.Z. Culver

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3890 Question Mark
Grade: 62 Question Mark
Variation: H.Z. Culver Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1867 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,146 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 5,646 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-U) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j 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: Quick 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: 5.62G2.18S4.181M4.H4.K4.15J4 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
48.61 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.73 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.032% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (1.11%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.57% Analyzing 124 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 · April 23, 2024

Serial Number 2788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2022

Serial Number 3904 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 197 · September 5, 2022

Serial Number 2225 was reported as accurate.

vette69 Supporter 1 · June 2, 2022

Serial Number 2235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2022

Serial Number 3904 was reported as accurate.

Jay1962 Supporter 2 · June 20, 2021

Serial Number 3574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2021

Serial Number 3674 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2021

Serial Number 3828 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2021

Serial Number 3670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 2665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2020

Serial Number 2254 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2019

Serial Number 3051 was reported as accurate.

sandman39 12 · May 4, 2019

Serial Number 2963 was reported as accurate.

roxhan 2 · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 2330 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2018

Serial Number 3975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 3168 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · March 28, 2018

Serial Number 2467 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2018

Serial Number 3927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2018

Serial Number 3915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2018

Serial Number 2833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2017

Serial Number 2662 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 1, 2017

Serial Number 3009 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2017

Serial Number 3957 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2017

Serial Number 3790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2016

Serial Number 3155 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 28, 2016

Serial Number 3768 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · February 27, 2016

Serial Number 3182 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2016

Serial Number 2504 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2016

Serial Number 3904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2016

Serial Number 2340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 3655 was reported as accurate.

watchman992 23 · September 19, 2015

Serial Number 2735 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2015

Serial Number 2784 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 11, 2015

Serial Number 3400 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2015

Serial Number 3127 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2014

Serial Number 3508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2014

Serial Number 2214 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · June 1, 2014

Serial Number 2214 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2013

Serial Number 3874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2013

Serial Number 2223 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2013

Serial Number 2713 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 25, 2012

Serial Number 2355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2012

Serial Number 3127 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 18, 2012

Serial Number 3110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2012

Serial Number 3950 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Notes: H.Z.Culver

Anonymous · August 1, 2012

Serial Number 3650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2012

Serial Number 2386 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 11, 2012

Serial Number 2546 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 62 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 62 Pocket Watch