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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: 496952
Grade: 59
Model: 1
Class: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 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: 467.59G10.17S23.171M23.H465.K415.7J132
Database Version: v52.221
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 (0.56%)
$ 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.


RomanWatchRepair 33 · January 16, 2023

Serial Number 499893 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2022

Serial Number 496408 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 13, 2022

Serial Number 496952 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · June 9, 2021

Serial Number 496952 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 495833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2019

Serial Number 496151 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

bubba70 543 · April 28, 2019

Serial Number 497356 was reported as accurate.

bobfisher1950 7 · July 30, 2018

Serial Number 498925 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2017

Serial Number 496554 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 12, 2015

Serial Number 498767 was reported as accurate.

Stones3006 43 · October 12, 2015

Serial Number 498767 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · May 23, 2015

Serial Number 495702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2015

Serial Number 495551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2015

Serial Number 495551 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 5, 2013

Serial Number 496456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2013

Serial Number 496456 was reported as accurate.

harrington 99 · October 11, 2013

Serial Number 499298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2013

Serial Number 498886 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · September 9, 2013

Serial Number 498886 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2012

Serial Number 498452 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2012

Serial Number 498395 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 59 Pocket Watch