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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 14 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 14

Leader (1876-1878)

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 428787 Question Mark
Grade: 14 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1875 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,900 Question Mark
Size: 17s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j 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: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 419.14G4.17S14.171M14.H417.K369.7J108 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: v52.449 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.79 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.30 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.30%) 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 · January 19, 2024

Serial Number 427427 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 427548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2021

Serial Number 427527 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2019

Serial Number 428787 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2019

Serial Number 426283 was reported as accurate.

Nelsojm1 1 · August 5, 2017

Serial Number 427770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 427540 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 27, 2014

Serial Number 426181 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Barrel bridge and balance cock design do not
match. Pivot hole and case screw layout match.
Index on balance cock. Juncture between balance
cock and barrel bridge straight line. English
case: birmingham 1878 A.L.D. Open face.
Elgin Grade 14 Pocket Watch