Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 48 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 48

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1157989
Grade: 48
Model: 1
Class: 18
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 13j
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 687.48G4.16S64.161M22.C31.L197.13J51
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
23.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.25
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.016%
Registry Population: 3 (0.30%)

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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.


Joef21 162 · June 29, 2020

Serial Number 1157989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2017

Serial Number 1157350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2015

Serial Number 1157762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2014

Serial Number 1157763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2014

Serial Number 1157427 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2013

Serial Number 1157619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 1157870 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 48 Pocket Watch