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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 96

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5817628 Question Mark
Grade: 96 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 71 of 106 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 566,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2286.96G71.18S1316.184M86.H1750.L1036.7J579 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: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,704.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
658.46 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.119% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
38 (0.48%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.91% Analyzing 1,140 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.


cjbrem Supporter 916 · June 6, 2024

Serial Number 5819092 was reported as accurate.

HerbertTrw Supporter 143 · May 18, 2024

Serial Number 5817950 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2023

Serial Number 5824358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 5823253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 5822211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2019

Serial Number 5820534 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2019

Serial Number 5821178 was reported as accurate.

LostDutchman Supporter 52 · April 18, 2019

Serial Number 5823063 was reported as accurate.

LostDutchman Supporter 52 · April 17, 2019

Serial Number 5823063 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · February 16, 2019

Serial Number 5822857 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2018

Serial Number 5820313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2017

Serial Number 5819784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2017

Serial Number 5818496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2016

Serial Number 5819004 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 26, 2015

Serial Number 5823989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2014

Serial Number 5819619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2014

Serial Number 5820255 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2013

Serial Number 5823877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2013

Serial Number 5824826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number 5818032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2013

Serial Number 5821526 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjustment is on the balance bridge. In thte
picture it is at the 8 o clock position. There is
2 screws at the 2 o clock position and none at the
3 oclock position

Anonymous · November 22, 2012

Serial Number 5824358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2012

Serial Number 5818350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2012

Serial Number 5822349 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch