Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 90 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 90

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 941219 Question Mark
Grade: 90 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 23 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1882 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 200 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Casual Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger 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: 185867, 77078, 10554 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Natl Watch Co.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 641.90G1.16S42.162M5.C18.L163.13J43 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
2.41 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.87 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (2.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: Elgin factory serial lists designate a single of Grade 90 movements: [941,001-942,000]. However, all known examples are found between 941,001-942,800 indicating an actual production of less than 800 instead of 1,000.

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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.


fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · October 18, 2023

Serial Number 941232 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · April 7, 2022

Serial Number 941280 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · January 20, 2021

Serial Number 941553 was reported as accurate.

ottboswell 1 · August 14, 2018

Serial Number 941170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2017

Serial Number 941495 was reported as accurate.

jfoldy 3 · February 5, 2015

Serial Number 941107 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · January 1, 2015

Serial Number 941128 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Configuration: Convertible
Plate: Bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 9, 2014

Serial Number 941281 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 29, 2013

Serial Number 941108 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The Elgin gr. 90 is a CVT (convertible) Bridge
movement and may be either an openface or changed
to a hunter type.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 15, 2013

Serial Number 941170 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Configuration: Convertible
Plate: Bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 15, 2013

Serial Number 941170 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 941358 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is an Elgin Convertible movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 9, 2012

Serial Number 941358 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Elgin Grade 90 Pocket Watch