Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 86 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 86

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1759470 Question Mark
Grade: 86 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 22 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 16 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 300 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Pressed/Friction Settings Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight 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: 798.86G7.16S109.162M15.C55.L283.15J215 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: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.27 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.21 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.031% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.60%) 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.


TerryfromCanada Supporter 486 · July 25, 2022

Serial Number 1759639 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4055 · October 24, 2021

Serial Number 1759046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 1759156 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2019

Serial Number 1759985 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2018

Serial Number 1759613 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2013

Serial Number 1759585 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 15, 2013

Serial Number 1759701 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

LeroyC 392 · September 16, 2013

Serial Number 1759827 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Configuration: Convertible
Plate: Bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 1759292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 15, 2012

Serial Number 1759190 was reported as accurate.

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