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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 59 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 59

Leader (1876-1878), T.M. Avery

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 470891
Grade: 59
Model: 1
Class: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1876
Run Quantity: 9,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000
Size: 17s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 454.59G8.17S21.171M21.H452.K404.7J125
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
134.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.089%
Registry Population: 28 (0.31%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 101 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 · August 19, 2021

Serial Number 466491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2021

Serial Number 471040 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 13, 2021

Serial Number 469437 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2020

Serial Number 466162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2020

Serial Number 469294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2019

Serial Number 470541 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is an 18s keywind and set from behind
Crescent St! Appears to be an early one and out
of the regular sequence.
Curator Response: Crescent St. is a grade manufactured by Waltham, not Elgin. Always use the proper manufacturer to conduct serial lookups. https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/waltham/470541

Anonymous · June 21, 2019

Serial Number 465902 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 465902 was produced in 1872
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, according to historical reports from the factory, the 17-Size Model was not introduced to the market until 1874. The "T.M. Avery" movement was not advertised in the Elgin Almanac until 1875. If you have primary sources to contradict this, please feel free to sumbit another report.

Anonymous · March 30, 2019

Serial Number 465510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2017

Serial Number 465160 was reported as accurate.

Hans9405 1 · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 472219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 472219 was reported as accurate.

jar8reid49 1 · November 10, 2015

Serial Number 471549 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 371 · October 13, 2014

Serial Number 468919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 466707 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 468909 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 465574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2012

Serial Number 467.336 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 6, 2012

Serial Number 469323 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 59 Pocket Watch