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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 118 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 118 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 118

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6397871
Grade: 118
Model: 2
Class: 56
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 31 of 32
Grade/Model Total Production: 84,000
Size: 6s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
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: 2517.118G31.6S358.62M147.H1915.P814.11J819
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
252.90
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
97.67
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.166%
Registry Population: 15 (0.75%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.46% Analyzing 256 Sales

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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 4691 · July 23, 2022

Serial Number 6397079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2022

Serial Number 6397317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2020

Serial Number 6397218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 6397725 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · December 28, 2015

Serial Number 6398326 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Different bridge layout, the barrel bridge is
smaller and the train bridge covers the center
wheel. The train bridge has the serial number
and is marked 15 Jewels. The jewels are in
screwed in settings which I am told is an
indication that the pivots are jeweled on the dial
side. To make this thing even weirder, the
bridges and balance cock appear to have been cut
down to 0 size the movement is running well in a
depression era wristwatch case.

TomCarroll 7 · October 4, 2014

Serial Number 6398711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2014

Serial Number 6398985 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 29, 2012

Serial Number 6397969 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 118 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 118 Pocket Watch