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: 1374874 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: 11 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: 729.50G11.16S82.161M27.C39.L232.15J183 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: v52.452 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 (1.70%) 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.


cmdraven 4083 · November 12, 2024

Serial Number 1374169 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2018

Serial Number 1374698 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2018

Serial Number 1374535 was reported as accurate.

Pounder83 20 · April 10, 2017

Serial Number 1374946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2017

Serial Number 1374683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2016

Serial Number 1374145 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · October 27, 2016

Serial Number 1374069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2016

Serial Number 1374929 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · August 20, 2015

Serial Number 1374190 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2013

Serial Number 1374874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2012

Serial Number 1374052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2012

Serial Number 1374746 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2012

Serial Number 1374683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2012

Serial Number 1374683 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch