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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 28

Dexter St.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 560494 Question Mark
Grade: 28 Question Mark
Variation: Dexter St. Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 48 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1878 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 56,100 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 55,700 (10S-M4-7J-HGK-U-DEXTER ST.) Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [32] DU/PU Reg. +/- 50 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 510.28G9.10S39.104M15.H508.K448.7J149 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: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
168.90 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
65.21 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.111% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
31 (0.78%) 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 · September 28, 2023

Serial Number 561539 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 7, 2022

Serial Number 560885 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 5, 2020

Serial Number 560901 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2020

Serial Number 562401 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 24, 2019

Serial Number 561306 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2019

Serial Number 561745 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2018

Serial Number 560103 was reported as accurate.

alzyb911 1 · April 19, 2018

Serial Number 562789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2018

Serial Number 562789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2018

Serial Number 561248 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2016

Serial Number 563026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2016

Serial Number 563026 was reported as accurate.

Leatherlung51 1 · January 1, 2016

Serial Number 563400 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2015

Serial Number 562789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2015

Serial Number 563748 was reported as accurate.

elkhorn 13 · May 16, 2015

Serial Number 562134 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 8, 2015

Serial Number 563332 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · March 14, 2015

Serial Number 560028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2014

Serial Number 562943 was reported as accurate.

coins2001 1 · June 18, 2014

Serial Number 561542 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

LeroyC 392 · March 24, 2014

Serial Number 562165 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 10, 2014

Serial Number 560966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 561107 was reported as accurate.

tpollei 2 · September 23, 2013

Serial Number 561595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2013

Serial Number 561314 was reported as accurate.

jackallen 70 · June 30, 2013

Serial Number 561354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 563693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2012

Serial Number 562612 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 28 Pocket Watch