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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: 4841606 Question Mark
Grade: 73 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 11 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 57 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: 1893.73G57.18S1112.185M245.O310.P426.7J479 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: v52.473 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
22 (0.31%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.56% 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · September 18, 2023

Serial Number 4843307 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2022

Serial Number 4843093 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · April 7, 2022

Serial Number 4843367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2020

Serial Number 4844722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2020

Serial Number 4841037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2020

Serial Number 4840280 was reported as accurate.

giddykippa 235 · August 19, 2019

Serial Number 4840764 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the plate is marked as 15 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 21, 2017

Serial Number 4839392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2017

Serial Number 4840280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 4842487 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2016

Serial Number 4843447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2015

Serial Number 4844807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2013

Serial Number 4840811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2013

Serial Number 4839157 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 10, 2013

Serial Number 4839644 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch