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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 4 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 4 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 4

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4502780 Question Mark
Grade: 4 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 24 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1892 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 30 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Old Style Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 503527 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1735.4G25.16S272.163M135.H1389.L831.15J510 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: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
93.33 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.01 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.061% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.30%) 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 2, 2022

Serial Number 4502187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2017

Serial Number 4502310 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 3, 2015

Serial Number 4502555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2015

Serial Number 4502555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 4502269 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 4502646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 4502802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 4502526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2013

Serial Number 4502802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2013

Serial Number 4502040 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2012

Serial Number 4502526 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 4 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 4 Pocket Watch