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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 117 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 117 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 117

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5037742 Question Mark
Grade: 117 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 56 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 57 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 345,000 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 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 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1970.117G13.6S254.62M43.H1545.P464.7J503 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
1,038.72 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
401.34 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.682% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
36 (0.45%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.71% Analyzing 885 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 · December 13, 2023

Serial Number 5032913 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · March 1, 2021

Serial Number 5038803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2020

Serial Number 5033155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2020

Serial Number 5038430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2019

Serial Number 5037740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2019

Serial Number 5037740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2018

Serial Number 5038032 was reported as accurate.

shimniok 7 · May 28, 2017

Serial Number 5038109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2016

Serial Number 5034908 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2015

Serial Number 5038249 was reported as accurate.

hommer 29 · September 22, 2014

Serial Number 5035037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2014

Serial Number 5035236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2014

Serial Number 5034477 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 5037612 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 30, 2014

Serial Number 5038249 was reported as accurate.

repco1o1 8 · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 5039713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2013

Serial Number 5034880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2013

Serial Number 5034880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2013

Serial Number 5036638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2013

Serial Number 5034880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2013

Serial Number 5036082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2012

Serial Number 5036665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2012

Serial Number 5038409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 5037580 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2012

Serial Number 5032605 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 117 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 117 Pocket Watch