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: 1395613
Grade: 86
Model: 2
Class: 22
Estimated Production Year: 1884
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 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
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 734.86G5.16S83.162M13.C40.L235.15J186
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.00
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -18.89% Analyzing 79 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.


Anonymous · August 10, 2020

Serial Number 1395928 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2019

Serial Number 1395465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2017

Serial Number 1395928 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 10, 2017

Serial Number 1395817 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Is not a Railroad grade watch....
Curator Response: This watch would have certainly qualified for railroad service at the time of production.

Anonymous · November 6, 2016

Serial Number 1395465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2014

Serial Number 1395422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2014

Serial Number 1395865 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · September 14, 2013

Serial Number 1395545 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Configuration: Convertible
Plate: Bridge Plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 12, 2013

Serial Number 1395545 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 16, 2012

Serial Number 1395812 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 16, 2012

Serial Number 1395552 was reported as accurate.

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