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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 234 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 234

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9899686
Grade: 234
Model: 3
Class: 88
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production: 59,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 7j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4040.234G20.12S154.123M61.O1139.P1986.7J1327
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
176.65
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
68.59
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.117%
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)

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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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · February 2, 2018

Serial Number 9899926 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2016

Serial Number 9899446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2016

Serial Number 9899615 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 8, 2013

Serial Number 9899691 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2012

Serial Number 9899488 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 234 Pocket Watch