Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 87

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1610478
Grade: 87
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 34,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 769.87G6.18S509.181M397.H718.K503.11J288
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
101.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.50
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.067%
Registry Population: 41 (0.82%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.99% Analyzing 176 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 · April 6, 2023

Serial Number 1610184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2022

Serial Number 1612061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 1612217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2020

Serial Number 1610116 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · August 7, 2020

Serial Number 1612164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2020

Serial Number 1612164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2019

Serial Number 1610842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2018

Serial Number 1613770 was reported as accurate.

Kevinclardy 3 · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 1610363 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

georged 160 · January 4, 2018

Serial Number 1613550 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2017

Serial Number 1612077 was reported as accurate.

Kflish 1 · August 6, 2016

Serial Number 1610842 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · July 24, 2016

Serial Number 1613648 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · July 7, 2016

Serial Number 1613022 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · July 22, 2015

Serial Number 1610332 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · April 13, 2015

Serial Number 1610478 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · July 7, 2014

Serial Number 1611305 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · March 15, 2014

Serial Number 1611033 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · February 20, 2014

Serial Number 1611033 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · December 17, 2013

Serial Number 1613270 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · December 9, 2013

Serial Number 1611966 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · March 14, 2013

Serial Number 1613097 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 1610141 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch