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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: 4796406 Question Mark
Grade: 73 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 11 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 6,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 56 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: 1876.73G56.18S1103.185M241.O303.P416.7J473 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: v52.512 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
19 (0.32%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.49% 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.


Anonymous · August 12, 2022

Serial Number 4798531 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2022

Serial Number 4796406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2021

Serial Number 4797619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2020

Serial Number 4797148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2020

Serial Number 4797282 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · November 20, 2018

Serial Number 4795560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2018

Serial Number 4796815 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · June 6, 2018

Serial Number 4796646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2017

Serial Number 4793463 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2017

Serial Number 4796638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2017

Serial Number 4798327 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a hunter movement

cmdraven 4083 · December 12, 2016

Serial Number 4796406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2015

Serial Number 4793342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2013

Serial Number 4793001 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 11, 2013

Serial Number 4797428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 4797428 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch