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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 73

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7242870 Question Mark
Grade: 73 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 11 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 107 of 117 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 659,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant 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, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2849.73G107.18S1562.185M460.O628.P1055.7J790 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,984.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
766.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.303% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
34 (0.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.49% Analyzing 1,618 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.


Anonymous · June 8, 2022

Serial Number 7236291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2022

Serial Number 7238259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2020

Serial Number 7236551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2020

Serial Number 7240269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2020

Serial Number 7237903 was reported as accurate.

jimjb5 6 · July 15, 2020

Serial Number 7242870 was reported as accurate.

jimjb5 6 · July 15, 2020

Serial Number 7242870 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4123 · December 23, 2019

Serial Number 7240713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2019

Serial Number 7237237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2019

Serial Number 7238596 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 7243415 was reported as accurate.

tempone 1 · October 11, 2015

Serial Number 7241048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2015

Serial Number 7238271 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · May 25, 2015

Serial Number 7241334 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · May 25, 2015

Serial Number 7241334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2014

Serial Number 7237980 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

worldofantiques 199 · October 29, 2013

Serial Number 7243072 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · September 24, 2013

Serial Number 7237249 was reported as accurate.

shirlega 1 · August 2, 2013

Serial Number 7241692 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch