Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Mixed Run: 6s and 8s Movements

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1798609
Grade: 65
Model: 1
Class: 51
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,000
Size: 8s
Jewels: 13j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 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: 807.65G12.8S56.81M56.H749.L291.13J73
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.83
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.68
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057%
Registry Population: 21 (0.42%)
Research Note: This run occurs during the size transition from 8s to 6s. Observations have been compiled within this run of both 8-Size and 6-Size movements.

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 26, 2023

Serial Number 1799236 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 6s movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 1795551 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · January 20, 2021

Serial Number 1799175 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2020

Serial Number 1797350 was reported as accurate.

Sirfub 24 · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 1797709 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 Jewels, not 13 - image:
https://i.imgur.com/GywWI29.jpg
Curator Response: The image shows the serial number on the movement is 5235781. The correct lookup page is: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/5235781

dennyflynn 3 · September 16, 2017

Serial Number 1796425 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

victorkienas 7 · January 17, 2017

Serial Number 1798615 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a size 6,not an 8..

timerestored 278 · October 12, 2015

Serial Number 1799015 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

ken506marlin 85 · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 1798817 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

Anonymous · December 31, 2013

Serial Number 1798802 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

Anonymous · February 27, 2013

Serial Number 1799002 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 1799951 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8
Elgin Grade 65 Pocket Watch