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: 1594834 Question Mark
Grade: 50 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 17 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 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: Breguet 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: 762.50G13.16S97.161M34.C47.L259.15J196 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: v52.518 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
15 (1.50%) 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 · 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