Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 87

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1176291
Grade: 87
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 34,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
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: 696.87G4.18S484.181M387.H662.K490.11J265
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
101.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.50
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.067%
Registry Population: 51 (1.02%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.99% Analyzing 176 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 12, 2023

Serial Number 1178934 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2023

Serial Number 1179326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2021

Serial Number 1176539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2021

Serial Number 1176539 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · November 4, 2021

Serial Number 1177545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2021

Serial Number 1176666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 1177523 was reported as accurate.

Chicago 1 · October 19, 2020

Serial Number 1179636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2020

Serial Number 1177916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2020

Serial Number 1179109 was reported as accurate.

Denis66 20 · June 11, 2020

Serial Number 1179893 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 1179152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2019

Serial Number 1175598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2019

Serial Number 1175601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2018

Serial Number 1177734 was reported as accurate.

KJAK63146 17 · January 31, 2018

Serial Number 1175277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2018

Serial Number 1175277 was reported as accurate.

rpsobreiro 41 · September 5, 2016

Serial Number 1179326 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

rpsobreiro 41 · April 28, 2016

Serial Number 1179326 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · April 20, 2015

Serial Number 1177892 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · March 5, 2015

Serial Number 1177892 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · February 28, 2015

Serial Number 1178751 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · October 14, 2014

Serial Number 1176291 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

LeroyC 392 · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 1178727 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · August 25, 2014

Serial Number 1176291 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · March 11, 2014

Serial Number 1175378 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · February 1, 2013

Serial Number 1177169 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch