Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 48 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 48

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1157989 Question Mark
Grade: 48 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 18 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1883 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable 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: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 687.48G4.16S64.161M22.C31.L197.13J51 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: v52.473 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.08 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.25 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.016% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.30%) 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.


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