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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 88

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 711604
Grade: 88
Model: 4
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 44,000
Variant Est. Production: 34,000 (18S-M4-11J-HHL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
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1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 570.88G1.18S438.184M3.H556.L110.11J238
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
131.74
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
51.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.087%
Registry Population: 48 (0.96%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.16% Analyzing 144 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.


Anonymous · November 13, 2022

Serial Number 714778 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

KenKLG 26 · October 21, 2021

Serial Number 710625 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2021

Serial Number 714615 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2021

Serial Number 713600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2021

Serial Number 713600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2021

Serial Number 714151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2020

Serial Number 710777 was reported as accurate.

netmind 45 · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 711432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2020

Serial Number 713729 was reported as accurate.

Grahlman 1 · August 4, 2020

Serial Number 710559 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2020

Serial Number 710559 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2020

Serial Number 710497 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · November 30, 2019

Serial Number 712374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2019

Serial Number 712170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2019

Serial Number 712044 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2017

Serial Number 711749 was reported as accurate.

12watch Supporter 25 · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 714524 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · October 10, 2016

Serial Number 714613 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

ticker32 Supporter 84 · November 1, 2015

Serial Number 710802 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · April 11, 2014

Serial Number 714670 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · May 25, 2013

Serial Number 710861 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · April 30, 2013

Serial Number 714326 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · November 2, 2012

Serial Number 711604 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch