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Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 12

The Chief

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 531610
Grade: 12
Variation: The Chief
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1878
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 53 of 59
Grade/Model Total Production: 70,255
Variant Est. Production: 7,500 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-THE CHIEF)
Size: 18s
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
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 488.12G53.18S386.181M336.H486.K426.7J140
Database Version: v52.241
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
211.52
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
81.68
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.139%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)

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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 · January 19, 2020

Serial Number 531274 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 51 · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 531610 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch