Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 94 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 94

Mixed Run: 6-Size and 8-Size Examples Confirmed

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1939210 Question Mark
Grade: 94 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 52 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1886 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 20,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 85,000 Question Mark
Size: 8s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 825.94G8.8S58.81M58.H759.L296.11J304 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: v52.508 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
255.91 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
98.84 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.168% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
69 (0.35%) Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Size Run 6s/8s. Movements earlier in run are more likely to be 8-Size.

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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.


cmdraven 4083 · November 18, 2024

Serial Number 1940766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2024

Serial Number 1937957 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · June 3, 2024

Serial Number 1946523 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2024

Serial Number 1937972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2024

Serial Number 1937972 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 9, 2023

Serial Number 1931960 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 8, 2023

Serial Number 1936764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2023

Serial Number 1936369 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4090 · September 17, 2022

Serial Number 1933721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2022

Serial Number 1949012 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 11, 2022

Serial Number 1948154 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · November 9, 2021

Serial Number 1932460 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · October 20, 2021

Serial Number 1944378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2021

Serial Number 1938913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2021

Serial Number 1934213 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2021

Serial Number 1932573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2021

Serial Number 1940902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2020

Serial Number 1930283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2020

Serial Number 1930283 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 1939476 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 1939476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 1948959 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 2, 2019

Serial Number 1937263 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2019

Serial Number 1936424 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1885, per the personalized engraving

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 1941583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2018

Serial Number 1940378 was reported as accurate.

BruceH 18 · February 11, 2018

Serial Number 1934209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2018

Serial Number 1949314 was reported as accurate.

Maditalian 8 · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 1949765 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number 1937134 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 31, 2017

Serial Number 1945538 was reported as accurate.

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

tmuir1 7 · June 16, 2017

Serial Number 1934746 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 30, 2017

Serial Number 1945886 was reported as accurate.

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

georged Supporter 162 · April 6, 2017

Serial Number 1937008 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 21, 2016

Serial Number 1944080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2016

Serial Number 1945429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2016

Serial Number 1932465 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · December 19, 2015

Serial Number 1933573 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 29, 2015

Serial Number 1931709 was reported as accurate.

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

Dkaypepperscollection 14 · June 12, 2015

Serial Number 1933756 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Elgin gr 94 ss # 1933756 is a HC, 8s size mics at
34.6 mm backside & 36.4mm dial, research show this
as an 8s, your info. is INACCURATE, show a 6s not
true, this movement for gr 94 rerquires an 8s HC
rare, hard to find.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

Anonymous · March 7, 2015

Serial Number 1936587 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 1944326 was reported as inaccurate.

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

olsenmao 1 · January 15, 2015

Serial Number 1943849 was reported as accurate.

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

bobmow 13 · October 23, 2014

Serial Number 1933201 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 24, 2014

Serial Number 1931394 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 27, 2013

Serial Number 1933496 was reported as accurate.

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

cmdraven 4083 · August 21, 2013

Serial Number 1947250 was reported as accurate.

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

canderson59 6 · August 16, 2013

Serial Number 1933114 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 10, 2013

Serial Number 1933240 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 24, 2013

Serial Number 1948016 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is ladies Elgin locket or pocket watch --no
lever has stem
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8
Elgin Grade 94 Pocket Watch