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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 227 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 227

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8078474 Question Mark
Grade: 227 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 10 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j 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
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3234.227G2.18S1741.185M552.O799.P1350.17J232 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
18.06 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.92 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.012% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (1.00%) 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 · August 26, 2022

Serial Number 8078474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2020

Serial Number 8078481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2020

Serial Number 8078481 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 8079002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2019

Serial Number 8079238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2016

Serial Number 8078938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2015

Serial Number 8079203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2015

Serial Number 8078750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2014

Serial Number 8079905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2014

Serial Number 8078002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2012

Serial Number 8078479 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 227 Pocket Watch