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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: 4227092 Question Mark
Grade: 73 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 11 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1891 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 6,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 45 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: 1615.73G45.18S962.185M179.O221.P284.7J404 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: v52.457 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
21 (0.35%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.28% Analyzing 1,613 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 1126 · February 9, 2023

Serial Number 4226696 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4073 · September 21, 2021

Serial Number 4222676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2021

Serial Number 4223774 was reported as accurate.

ezeepass 1 · March 10, 2021

Serial Number 4224584 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is 17 j not 7j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, there is an uploaded example from this run (#4227092) that clearly shows the movement is 7-Jewels, consistent with factory serial lists and the Grade 73 designation.

Anonymous · May 16, 2020

Serial Number 4223057 was reported as accurate.

Relojo333 24 · April 29, 2020

Serial Number 4227092 was reported as accurate.

Spyglass11 1 · March 20, 2019

Serial Number 4226417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 4224459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2014

Serial Number 4225259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2013

Serial Number 4226891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2013

Serial Number 4227203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2013

Serial Number 4222784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2013

Serial Number 4223902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2012

Serial Number 4222334 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch