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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 75

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3932792
Grade: 75
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 52
Grade/Model Total Production: 98,000
Variant Est. Production: 18,000 (18S-M5-15J-OGP-U-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Elgin, Ill.
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1491.75G25.18S895.185M151.O188.P240.15J437
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
295.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
113.96
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.194%
Registry Population: 17 (0.85%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.14% Analyzing 435 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.


Anonymous · November 2, 2023

Serial Number 3932542 was reported as accurate.

maximilian 24 · June 29, 2022

Serial Number 3931757 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3504 · May 21, 2022

Serial Number 3931848 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3504 · May 18, 2020

Serial Number 3932036 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3999 · May 6, 2020

Serial Number 3932036 was reported as accurate.

ScottA 30 · June 20, 2019

Serial Number 3931520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2018

Serial Number 3931230 was reported as accurate.

Javwho1 1 · July 31, 2017

Serial Number 3932872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2017

Serial Number 3932872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2014

Serial Number 3931596 was reported as accurate.

barrypiggott 88 · October 11, 2014

Serial Number 3931072 was reported as accurate.

toothsls 44 · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 3932792 was reported as accurate.

toothsls 44 · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 3932792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2014

Serial Number 3931914 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 3931767 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked 'G.M. Wheeler'

Anonymous · April 8, 2012

Serial Number 3931202 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch