Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 99 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 99

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1861810 Question Mark
Grade: 99 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 13 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1886 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 325506, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 815.99G2.18S535.186M5.C61.P5.11J298 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: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.06 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.92 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.012% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (0.75%) 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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 87 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 1861463 was reported as accurate.

cmould Supporter 192 · March 5, 2023

Serial Number 1861977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2022

Serial Number 1860858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2022

Serial Number 1860858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2020

Serial Number 1860858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 1860251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2020

Serial Number 1860114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2019

Serial Number 1860172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2019

Serial Number 1860349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2017

Serial Number 1860251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2017

Serial Number 1860251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2016

Serial Number 1861685 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · December 28, 2014

Serial Number 1861317 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 21, 2014

Serial Number 1861849 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 128 · January 26, 2014

Serial Number 1860805 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 128 · November 1, 2013

Serial Number 1860805 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is jeweled to the 4th wheel, so 15J rather
than 11J. Other production log references also
note this as 15J.

Anonymous · August 31, 2013

Serial Number 1861011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2012

Serial Number 1860345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2012

Serial Number 1860468 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 99 Pocket Watch