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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 69

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 322595 Question Mark
Grade: 69 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,054 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 2 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 294.69G21.18S274.181M256.H293.K275.15J75 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
87.47 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.75 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
23 (2.30%) 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 · March 14, 2023

Serial Number 322258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2022

Serial Number 322849 was reported as accurate.

TonyDow Supporter 18 · September 16, 2022

Serial Number 322077 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2022

Serial Number 322411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2021

Serial Number 322230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2020

Serial Number 322762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2017

Serial Number 322556 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2016

Serial Number 322891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2015

Serial Number 322118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2014

Serial Number 322062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2014

Serial Number 322115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2014

Serial Number 322115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2014

Serial Number 322595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2013

Serial Number 322066 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 322450 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch