Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 71 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 71 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 71

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1458155 Question Mark
Grade: 71 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 49 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1884 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,000 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting 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: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 742.71G3.6S2.61M2.H698.L241.17J3 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: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.04 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.60 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.008% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (0.35%) Question Mark
Research Note: #1458529: Verified as 6-Size Movement. [eBay #173033204736]. #1458957: Reported as 6-Size Movement.

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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 · July 30, 2023

Serial Number 1458594 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 8 to 6

Anonymous · October 19, 2020

Serial Number 1458957 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 6s later style pinion curved engraving marking and
balance cock same as 6s
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 8 to 6

Charon9 14 · February 3, 2020

Serial Number 1458548 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All of the information is correct except that it
is 6s.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This is a possible mixed run of 8s and 6s movements as Elgin was transitioning sizes to conform to the rest of the industry. If possible, please upload images of your watch for verification and to benefit further research within this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 8 to 6
Elgin Grade 71 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 71 Pocket Watch