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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1594834
Grade: 50
Model: 1
Class: 17
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
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: 762.50G13.16S97.161M34.C47.L259.15J196
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070%
Registry Population: 15 (1.50%)

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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 7, 2023

Serial Number 1594484 was reported as accurate.

billybender 6 · December 24, 2021

Serial Number 1594090 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2021

Serial Number 1594378 was reported as accurate.

jlupia 1 · September 4, 2017

Serial Number 1594908 was reported as accurate.

Boobooo 2 · September 14, 2016

Serial Number 1594105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2016

Serial Number 1594128 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 1594066 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2014

Serial Number 1594437 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2013

Serial Number 1594628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2013

Serial Number 1594596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2013

Serial Number 1594035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 1594960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2012

Serial Number 1594128 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2012

Serial Number 1594960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 1594625 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch