Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 50

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1211842 Question Mark
Grade: 50 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 17 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1883 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 34 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 702.50G9.16S70.161M23.C33.L208.15J172 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: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.88 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (0.85%) 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · June 18, 2024

Serial Number 1210013 was reported as accurate.

SleepyDoggieDog 42 · February 28, 2024

Serial Number 1210265 was reported as accurate.

kookid2600 2 · May 20, 2023

Serial Number 1211604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2022

Serial Number 1210315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2021

Serial Number 1210379 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · April 10, 2021

Serial Number 1210460 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 1211404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2019

Serial Number 1210261 was reported as accurate.

Bollx45 1 · April 5, 2019

Serial Number 1211983 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 2, 2018

Serial Number 1211565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2018

Serial Number 1211196 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2018

Serial Number 1211541 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 1211196 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2016

Serial Number 1211954 was reported as accurate.

pretium4intus 9 · January 4, 2015

Serial Number 1211417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2014

Serial Number 1210910 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2014

Serial Number 1210970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2013

Serial Number 1211376 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 1210438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number 1210607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2012

Serial Number 1211284 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21J. double roller. 8 adjustments

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 1211154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 1210716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2012

Serial Number 1210282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 1210507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2012

Serial Number 1210916 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch