Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 98 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 98

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1858195 Question Mark
Grade: 98 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1886 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 185867, 325506, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 814.98G2.18S534.186M4.C60.P4.7J195 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
18.06 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.92 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.012% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (0.80%) 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 · September 15, 2023

Serial Number 1859586 was reported as accurate.

cmould Supporter 192 · March 31, 2023

Serial Number 1859861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2022

Serial Number 1858614 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 249 · August 20, 2021

Serial Number 1859379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2016

Serial Number 1859566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2016

Serial Number 1859566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2016

Serial Number 1859566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 1859132 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 127 · January 26, 2014

Serial Number 1858193 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 127 · November 1, 2013

Serial Number 1858997 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 127 · November 1, 2013

Serial Number 1858195 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2013

Serial Number 1859486 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 18, 2013

Serial Number 1858377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 1859980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2012

Serial Number 1859986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2012

Serial Number 1860000 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 98 Pocket Watch