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Elgin grade 83 vintage pocket watch, 16 size, 16 jewels, WBM SB&B display case
$479.50
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Access Date: November 13, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 83 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 83

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 743668 Question Mark
Grade: 83 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 27 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1880 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,200 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 222460 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 586.83G2.16S26.164M3.H572.L121.16J3 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 9.63 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 3.66 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.006% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		35 (3.50%) Question Mark
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 83

Target Profile: 16S-M4-16J-HGL-A

Elgin Grade 83 (All Variations): 3,200 ETP
16S: 3,200 100.00%
16s, Grade 83
16S-M4: 3,200 100.00%
16s, Grade 83, Model 4
16S-M4-16J: 3,200 100.00%
16s, Grade 83, Model 4, 16 Jewels
16S-M4-16J-HGL: 3,200 100.00%
16s, Grade 83, Model 4, 16 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
16S-M4-16J-HGL-A: 3,200 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

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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 24, 2024

Serial Number 743198 was reported as accurate.

VinSer 4 · May 11, 2023

Serial Number 743755 was reported as accurate.

VinSer 4 · May 11, 2023

Serial Number 743755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2022

Serial Number 743126 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2022

Serial Number 743126 was reported as accurate.

americanheritage 7 · October 16, 2019

Serial Number 743428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2019

Serial Number 743977 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Megga147 1 · July 31, 2019

Serial Number 743082 was reported as accurate.

wndswept 202 · January 10, 2019

Serial Number 743137 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · September 13, 2018

Serial Number 743405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2018

Serial Number 743154 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · February 28, 2018

Serial Number 743283 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · December 26, 2016

Serial Number 743123 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · March 4, 2016

Serial Number 743872 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · December 12, 2015

Serial Number 743041 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · September 25, 2015

Serial Number 743233 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 743042 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · January 31, 2015

Serial Number 743438 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · November 26, 2014

Serial Number 743852 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 743973 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · May 17, 2014

Serial Number 743852 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · May 4, 2014

Serial Number 743308 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · May 3, 2014

Serial Number 743620 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · September 6, 2013

Serial Number 743887 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · June 10, 2013

Serial Number 743095 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 743796 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 743796 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 743796 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · March 1, 2013

Serial Number 743724 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 743273 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting
Elgin Grade 83 Pocket Watch