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Elgin National Watch Co. Serial Number 943468 has been reported as stolen. Please contact us if this watch is found.

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: 943468 Question Mark
Grade: 83 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 27 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1882 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 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: 645.83G4.16S46.164M7.H622.L167.16J6 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: v52.529 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
10 (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 · February 28, 2024

Serial Number 943219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2022

Serial Number 943154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2021

Serial Number 943082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 943284 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · May 21, 2019

Serial Number 943468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2018

Serial Number 943259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2015

Serial Number 943478 was reported as accurate.

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

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 943092 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 943006 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 17, 2013

Serial Number 943413 was reported as accurate.

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