Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 12

M.D. Ogden

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 154899 Question Mark
Grade: 12 Question Mark
Variation: M.D. Ogden Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 59 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 70,255 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 37,902 (18S-M1-11J-HGK-U-M.D. OGDEN) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 160.12G23.18S154.181M154.H159.K159.11J69 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: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
211.52 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
81.68 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.139% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
43 (1.08%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.15% Analyzing 221 Sales 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 · November 3, 2022

Serial Number 153421 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

giddykippa 235 · June 14, 2021

Serial Number 151206 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 200 · September 28, 2020

Serial Number 154899 was reported as accurate.

cburke13 2 · September 22, 2020

Serial Number 154147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2020

Serial Number 151820 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2020

Serial Number 153281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2020

Serial Number 154464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2020

Serial Number 153792 was reported as accurate.

AWeber62 97 · September 7, 2019

Serial Number 152526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2019

Serial Number 154499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2019

Serial Number 153560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2017

Serial Number 153783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2017

Serial Number 153680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2017

Serial Number 154794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2016

Serial Number 154076 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · September 13, 2015

Serial Number 154520 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: M.D.Ogden grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · December 9, 2014

Serial Number 151188 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · July 14, 2014

Serial Number 152815 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · January 5, 2014

Serial Number 154855 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · December 28, 2013

Serial Number 152024 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · September 28, 2013

Serial Number 154985 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

casillas 40 · September 1, 2013

Serial Number 153952 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: At least 11 jewels. These movements were not made
with an uniform jewel count.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · August 9, 2013

Serial Number 153681 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · March 31, 2013

Serial Number 152924 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · March 9, 2013

Serial Number 151201 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · March 7, 2013

Serial Number 152496 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · January 8, 2013

Serial Number 153530 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · June 22, 2012

Serial Number 151201 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch