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: 1329325 Question Mark
Grade: 50 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 17 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1884 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 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 Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black 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
Movement Markings: Elgin Natl. Watch Co.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 720.50G10.16S79.161M26.C38.L224.15J179 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: v52.467 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
10 (1.00%) 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.


Anonymous · February 28, 2024

Serial Number 1329173 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MOVEMENT NO1329173 HAS 17 JEWELS MARKED ON IT
.NICKEL FINISH

pocketwatch59 5 · June 26, 2019

Serial Number 1329173 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels marked on movement.
Not 15 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Grade 50 was never marked with jewel count at the factory. If possible, please upload images of your watch for further evaluation.

timerestored 278 · November 1, 2017

Serial Number 1329104 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2017

Serial Number 1329450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2015

Serial Number 1329552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2014

Serial Number 1329098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2014

Serial Number 1329031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2013

Serial Number 1329639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2013

Serial Number 1329995 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch