Pocket Watch Database


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: 1398545 Question Mark
Grade: 50 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 17 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1884 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 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: Breguet 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: 737.50G12.16S86.161M29.C42.L238.15J188 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: v52.428 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
11 (1.10%) 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.


garydurie Supporter 29 · September 7, 2023

Serial Number 1398545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2019

Serial Number 1398997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2018

Serial Number 1398937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2017

Serial Number 1398646 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 29, 2015

Serial Number 1398304 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2015

Serial Number 1398551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2015

Serial Number 1398551 was reported as accurate.

haskell 53 · May 14, 2014

Serial Number 1398290 was reported as accurate.

haskell 53 · May 14, 2014

Serial Number 1398290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2014

Serial Number 1398290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 1398290 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4041 · January 12, 2014

Serial Number 1398668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2013

Serial Number 1398476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 1398842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2012

Serial Number 1398560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2012

Serial Number 1398974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2012

Serial Number 1398166 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch