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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6398711 Question Mark
Grade: 118 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 56 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 31 of 32 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 84,000 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2517.118G31.6S358.62M147.H1915.P814.11J819 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: v52.449 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
252.90 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
97.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.166% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (0.75%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.50% Analyzing 256 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · 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