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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 72 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 72

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 607249 Question Mark
Grade: 72 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 16 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1879 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 450 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 450 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,550 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Pressed) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 548.72G1.16S8.161M8.C8.L92.21J1 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: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.35 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.47 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.001% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (4.44%) Question Mark
Research Note: Elgin factory serial lists designate two runs for Grade 72: [607,001-608,000] and [1,154,001-1,155,000]. However, all known examples are found between 607,001-607,450 indicating an actual production of 450 instead of 2,000.

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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 · April 1, 2024

Serial Number 607339 was reported as accurate.

Grillsargeant 9 · November 26, 2023

Serial Number 607342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2023

Serial Number 607352 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 589 · September 14, 2022

Serial Number 607061 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : jewel setting are friction set. Thx

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125497044774?hash=item1d
3834ef26:g:FTkAAOSwU7ZjFMxc
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · January 31, 2022

Serial Number 607278 was reported as accurate.

Louisc1 Supporter 85 · March 7, 2021

Serial Number 607301 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 628 · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 607101 was reported as accurate.

colaman6mcq Supporter 151 · January 2, 2020

Serial Number 607051 was reported as accurate.

shovelhead 66 · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 607339 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2018

Serial Number 607218 was reported as accurate.

Pocketwatchlover 71 · November 29, 2017

Serial Number 607235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2017

Serial Number 607425 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2017

Serial Number 607063 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2016

Serial Number 607019 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 442 · March 25, 2016

Serial Number 607405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2015

Serial Number 607367 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 442 · September 23, 2015

Serial Number 607160 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · September 4, 2015

Serial Number 607101 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2015

Serial Number 607079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2015

Serial Number 607255 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · July 3, 2014

Serial Number 607029 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 442 · March 17, 2014

Serial Number 607391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2014

Serial Number 607222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 607249 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I had indication that my watch was made in 1878
with a run of 300. Grade 72 3 star.

Anonymous · October 17, 2012

Serial Number 607029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2012

Serial Number 607159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 607115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2012

Serial Number 607078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2012

Serial Number 607446 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 72 Pocket Watch