Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 35 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 35

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 387844
Grade: 35
Model: 1
Class: 43
Estimated Production Year: 1874
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,400
Size: 14s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Case: Various
Run ID: 393.35G3.14S8.141M8.H391.K345.7J97
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.295
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.24
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.06
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.009%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)

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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 · January 10, 2020

Serial Number 387399 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · September 8, 2019

Serial Number 387844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2012

Serial Number 387943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2012

Serial Number 387781 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The example image appears reversed from my
movement. On mine (with the balance at the bottom)
the cock and winding arbor are on the right side
of the movement. Also the case screw is just to
the left of the center top plate screw (3 position
on the dial side) with the case alignment pin
directly opposite it below the cock (10 position
on the dial side).
Elgin Grade 35 Pocket Watch