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From the American Horology Archive:
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: 559260
Grade: 12
Variation: The Chief
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1878
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 59 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: 508.12G59.18S406.181M356.H506.K446.7J148
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
210.35
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: 6 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 17.78% Analyzing 180 Sales
Research Note: #559173 Verified as Marked "The Chief"

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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 · March 16, 2023

Serial Number 559047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2023

Serial Number 559047 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · July 31, 2021

Serial Number 559381 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2020

Serial Number 559356 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch