Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 86 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 86

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1158634
Grade: 86
Model: 2
Class: 22
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 16
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,700
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 300
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Pressed/Friction Settings
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554
Case: Various
Run ID: 688.86G4.16S65.162M10.C32.L198.15J169
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.407
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.27
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.21
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.031%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%)

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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 · June 15, 2022

Serial Number 1158573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 1158568 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2021

Serial Number 1158114 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 20, 2019

Serial Number 1158484 was reported as accurate.

klyons 1 · August 1, 2018

Serial Number 1158870 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 15, 2018

Serial Number 1158979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2016

Serial Number 1158871 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · November 6, 2014

Serial Number 1158150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2014

Serial Number 1158150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2014

Serial Number 1158547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 1158071 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Elgin Grade 86 Pocket Watch