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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: 5590965 Question Mark
Grade: 73 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 11 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 18,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 72 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: 2197.73G72.18S1264.185M317.O409.P609.7J559 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: v52.526 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
69 (0.38%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.49% Analyzing 1,618 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 5272 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 5581509 was reported as accurate.

Zoosolo 154 · December 25, 2022

Serial Number 5588358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2022

Serial Number 5581089 was reported as accurate.

2251lyle 78 · April 4, 2022

Serial Number 5588833 was reported as accurate.

2251lyle 78 · March 20, 2022

Serial Number 5588833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2022

Serial Number 5576310 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2022

Serial Number 5590689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2021

Serial Number 5588833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2021

Serial Number 5588833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2021

Serial Number 5575593 was reported as accurate.

oopsbaby 1 · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 5592048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 5592048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2021

Serial Number 5592048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2020

Serial Number 5577605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2020

Serial Number 5590689 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 200 · October 25, 2020

Serial Number 5578349 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · July 6, 2020

Serial Number 5590965 was reported as accurate.

t7x70clif 1 · January 14, 2020

Serial Number 5581164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 5578692 was reported as accurate.

texascpo1945 Supporter 34 · September 23, 2019

Serial Number 5586559 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2019

Serial Number 5587391 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 24, 2019

Serial Number 5581906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2019

Serial Number 5583335 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2018

Serial Number 5581626 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · October 21, 2018

Serial Number 5578945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2018

Serial Number 5575268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2018

Serial Number 5579588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 5591806 was reported as accurate.

Rockerbabe87 2 · July 7, 2018

Serial Number 5576482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2018

Serial Number 5579201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2018

Serial Number 5577419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2017

Serial Number 5576816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 5578732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2016

Serial Number 5580727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2016

Serial Number 5588889 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2016

Serial Number 5588889 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2015

Serial Number 5591806 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 5591650 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 23, 2014

Serial Number 5592197 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 5580652 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2014

Serial Number 5589335 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2014

Serial Number 5580729 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2014

Serial Number 5584618 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 130 · February 1, 2014

Serial Number 5585685 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Picture shows regulator on backplate. Regulator is
actually on balance cock. Otherwise, description
is good (model, class, 18S, open face, 7J, gilt,
pendant set, unregulated, full plate, going
barrel, quick train, not RR grade)

Anonymous · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 5591689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 5577379 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch