Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 13 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 13

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2005715
Grade: 13
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 20,000
Grade/Model Run: 37 of 38
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
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: 827.13G37.18S544.181M412.H761.K520.11J305
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
464.08
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306%
Registry Population: 60 (0.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.79% Analyzing 657 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.


Anonymous · March 24, 2024

Serial Number 2015748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2024

Serial Number 2013374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2023

Serial Number 2005715 was reported as accurate.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 477 · June 3, 2023

Serial Number 2013194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2022

Serial Number 2014480 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · August 25, 2022

Serial Number 2015735 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2022

Serial Number 2009809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2021

Serial Number 2001130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2021

Serial Number 2003674 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2021

Serial Number 2010984 was reported as accurate.

paulhoog 2 · May 3, 2021

Serial Number 2009070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2021

Serial Number 2009070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2021

Serial Number 2010356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2021

Serial Number 2007240 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2021

Serial Number 2007240 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2021

Serial Number 2006746 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2020

Serial Number 2006764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2020

Serial Number 2013812 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2020

Serial Number 2011722 was reported as accurate.

donw958 16 · September 14, 2020

Serial Number 2012005 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The correct size is 16s not 18s.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, factory records clearly designate this run as an 18-Size grade, and there are currently 4 images of watches from this run that support this. If you think this is an error, please upload images of your watch for furhter evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · September 14, 2020

Serial Number 2012005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 2018812 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2020

Serial Number 2013292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2020

Serial Number 2016979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2020

Serial Number 2002031 was reported as accurate.

hardluck 2 · February 25, 2020

Serial Number 2003594 was reported as accurate.

hardluck 2 · February 22, 2020

Serial Number 2003594 was reported as accurate.

gdpnmp74 37 · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 2000990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 2008047 was reported as accurate.

Dklichty 1 · January 9, 2020

Serial Number 2014608 was reported as accurate.

gdpnmp74 37 · January 1, 2020

Serial Number 2000990 was reported as accurate.

dwhita 56 · December 28, 2019

Serial Number 2001218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2019

Serial Number 2004553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 2000072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2019

Serial Number 2016456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2019

Serial Number 2011372 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · April 13, 2019

Serial Number 2006183 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · April 13, 2019

Serial Number 2006183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2019

Serial Number 2009865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2018

Serial Number 2018419 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 2002307 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15J
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Elgin Grade 13 only conained 11 Jewels and was not produced as a 15-Jewel movement. Please upload photos of your watch if you believe this to be incorrect.

bobone 22 · August 22, 2018

Serial Number 2013599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2018

Serial Number 2011869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2018

Serial Number 2007865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2018

Serial Number 2019593 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 378 · March 21, 2018

Serial Number 2009351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2018

Serial Number 2013210 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2018

Serial Number 2010587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2017

Serial Number 2018043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2017

Serial Number 2004983 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 13 Pocket Watch