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: 2346453 Question Mark
Grade: 50 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 17 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 19 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: 889.50G19.16S123.161M44.C72.L336.15J253 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
8 (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 · May 27, 2024

Serial Number 2346806 was reported as accurate.

lee571 Supporter 79 · April 25, 2023

Serial Number 2346249 was reported as accurate.

Blicquer Supporter 90 · August 19, 2022

Serial Number 2346963 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · June 8, 2020

Serial Number 2346771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2018

Serial Number 2346848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2018

Serial Number 2346848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2017

Serial Number 2346071 was reported as accurate.

stevetireney 27 · June 12, 2017

Serial Number 2346071 was reported as accurate.

stevetireney 27 · June 11, 2017

Serial Number 2346071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2016

Serial Number 2346192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2016

Serial Number 2346158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 2346428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2016

Serial Number 2346145 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 2346419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2013

Serial Number 2346768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 2346453 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch