Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 86 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 86

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1646805
Grade: 86
Model: 2
Class: 22
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 16
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,700
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 300
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Pressed/Friction Settings
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight
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: 777.86G6.16S103.162M14.C50.L268.15J204
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.00
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.21
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.031%
Registry Population: 12 (1.20%)

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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 · May 6, 2023

Serial Number 1646087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2019

Serial Number 1646702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2019

Serial Number 1646179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2019

Serial Number 1646125 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2019

Serial Number 1646578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2018

Serial Number 1646528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2018

Serial Number 1646131 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2017

Serial Number 1646131 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · December 3, 2016

Serial Number 1646875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2015

Serial Number 1646814 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2014

Serial Number 1646180 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 1646180 was reported as accurate.

smoken 110 · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 1646736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number 1646021 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Elgin Grade 86 Pocket Watch