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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 73

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3972504 Question Mark
Grade: 73 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 11 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 6,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 39 of 117 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 659,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk 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: 1510.73G39.18S903.185M153.O191.P244.7J371 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: v52.469 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,984.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
766.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.303% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (0.33%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.56% Analyzing 1,616 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.


renrut 9 · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 3969669 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · March 7, 2017

Serial Number 3970875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2016

Serial Number 3968557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2016

Serial Number 3968557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2015

Serial Number 3972863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2015

Serial Number 3972893 was reported as accurate.

pepa62 2 · August 24, 2014

Serial Number 3971865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2014

Serial Number 3971216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2014

Serial Number 3971164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2014

Serial Number 3971164 was reported as accurate.

BRIAN727272 8 · November 19, 2013

Serial Number 3972504 was reported as accurate.

BRIAN727272 8 · November 14, 2013

Serial Number 3972504 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: regulator is different

Anonymous · September 22, 2013

Serial Number 3971109 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial no. is from a Bunn Special 21j lever set

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 3971216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2012

Serial Number 3969385 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 6, 2012

Serial Number 3971656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2012

Serial Number 3969325 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch