Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 12

J.V. Farwell

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 110001
Grade: 12
Variation: J.V. Farwell
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1871
Run Quantity: 1,400
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 59
Grade/Model Total Production: 70,255
Variant Est. Production: 2,506 (18S-M1-11J-HGK-U-J.V. FARWELL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 113.12G9.18S108.181M108.H112.K112.11J44
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
210.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
81.68
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.139%
Registry Population: 29 (2.07%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.92% Analyzing 216 Sales

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 499 · December 17, 2022

Serial Number 111363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2021

Serial Number 110671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2020

Serial Number 111123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2020

Serial Number 110059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 111089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2018

Serial Number 111242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2018

Serial Number 111355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2018

Serial Number 110366 was reported as accurate.

Thewatchman01 1 · March 19, 2018

Serial Number 110441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2018

Serial Number 110441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2016

Serial Number 111137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2014

Serial Number 110853 was reported as accurate.

poatys 37 · August 25, 2014

Serial Number 110853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2014

Serial Number 110853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2014

Serial Number 110266 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 jewels not 7
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · July 1, 2014

Serial Number 110266 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked J.V. Farwell
Correct fit stem at 12:00
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · November 10, 2013

Serial Number 111029 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #111029 is signed on the movement with
"J.V.Farwell".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · July 23, 2013

Serial Number 110875 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · May 13, 2012

Serial Number 111126 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · April 21, 2012

Serial Number 110682 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is marked J. V. Farwell. Open face correct
fit, stem at 12:00.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch