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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 50

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1075579 Question Mark
Grade: 50 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 17 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1883 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 34 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 663.50G6.16S53.161M17.C25.L178.15J158 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: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.88 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.30%) 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 · December 26, 2023

Serial Number 1075536 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 596 · June 8, 2023

Serial Number 1075791 was reported as accurate.

georged Supporter 161 · December 7, 2022

Serial Number 1075123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2019

Serial Number 1075725 was reported as accurate.

georged Supporter 161 · December 30, 2018

Serial Number 1075123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2018

Serial Number 1075978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2018

Serial Number 1075677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2018

Serial Number 1075677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2018

Serial Number 1075677 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 13, 2018

Serial Number 1075677 was reported as accurate.

Mongoose 10 · September 23, 2016

Serial Number 1075169 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2016

Serial Number 1075030 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · November 7, 2015

Serial Number 1075030 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4041 · June 24, 2014

Serial Number 1075902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number 1075868 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 22, 2012

Serial Number 1075215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2012

Serial Number 1075609 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch