Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 83 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 83

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 898339 Question Mark
Grade: 83 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 27 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,200 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 222460 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 627.83G3.16S37.164M4.H609.L153.16J4 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
9.63 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.66 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (1.50%) 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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · May 4, 2024

Serial Number 898186 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 469 · July 16, 2022

Serial Number 898488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2022

Serial Number 898119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2022

Serial Number 898119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2022

Serial Number 898119 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: model is open face
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The movement has a sweep-second hand and adaptable dial, so it is able to be housed in an open face case. However, the stem is perpendicular to the 4th wheel, consistent with a "hunting" style model.

Anonymous · October 26, 2020

Serial Number 898119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 898119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 898119 was reported as accurate.

rafterman 29 · December 11, 2019

Serial Number 898092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2018

Serial Number 898157 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

sandman39 12 · May 22, 2017

Serial Number 898220 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · May 13, 2017

Serial Number 898031 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · July 26, 2014

Serial Number 898393 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 898393 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 898364 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

LeroyC 392 · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 898280 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

casillas 40 · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 898372 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · August 23, 2013

Serial Number 898221 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · January 7, 2013

Serial Number 898372 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 898395 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting

Anonymous · August 26, 2012

Serial Number 898273 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Hunting
Elgin Grade 83 Pocket Watch