Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 96

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1981330
Grade: 96
Model: 4
Class: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1886
Run Quantity: 50,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 106
Grade/Model Total Production: 566,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
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: 826.96G2.18S543.184M16.H760.L297.7J196
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,694.66
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
658.46
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.119%
Registry Population: 87 (0.17%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.94% Analyzing 1,120 Sales

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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 · December 12, 2023

Serial Number 1952291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2023

Serial Number 1969088 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: stamped "C.D. Peacock. Chicago" could not find any
like that at all.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · November 26, 2023

Serial Number 1971243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2023

Serial Number 1970607 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 1950249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2022

Serial Number 1964043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 1983634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2022

Serial Number 1986850 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · January 23, 2022

Serial Number 1999183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2021

Serial Number 1967516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2021

Serial Number 1991977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2021

Serial Number 1976331 was reported as accurate.

nelsontl228 30 · October 8, 2021

Serial Number 1992957 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2021

Serial Number 1982162 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · June 25, 2021

Serial Number 1964873 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2021

Serial Number 1988466 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 1996819 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2020

Serial Number 1981446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2020

Serial Number 1974848 was reported as accurate.

Kurlander Supporter 25 · August 8, 2020

Serial Number 1998773 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · May 14, 2020

Serial Number 1952945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2020

Serial Number 1980275 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · April 21, 2020

Serial Number 1972954 was reported as accurate.

Fakwtc17 33 · April 17, 2020

Serial Number 1958987 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 1997661 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 1955552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2020

Serial Number 1996005 was reported as accurate.

markalsr 2 · March 1, 2020

Serial Number 1991566 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 317 · February 27, 2020

Serial Number 1959943 was reported as accurate.

slowhand 54 · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 1995043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2020

Serial Number 1992336 was reported as accurate.

Ampnket 1 · January 19, 2020

Serial Number 1998529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 1984445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2020

Serial Number 1998529 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · December 29, 2019

Serial Number 1989125 was reported as accurate.

Duxlegion 24 · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 1965714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2019

Serial Number 1952514 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 1951628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2019

Serial Number 1987811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2019

Serial Number 1978976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2019

Serial Number 1950667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 1981105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2019

Serial Number 1994264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2019

Serial Number 1994264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2018

Serial Number 1979423 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 3, 2018

Serial Number 1953524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2018

Serial Number 1965480 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2018

Serial Number 1996699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2018

Serial Number 1980054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2018

Serial Number 1981377 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch