Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 13 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 13

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2014608 Question Mark
Grade: 13 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 20,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 37 of 38 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 827.13G37.18S544.181M412.H761.K520.11J305 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: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
466.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
61 (0.31%) 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.


Anonymous · April 17, 2024

Serial Number 2008899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2024

Serial Number 2016321 was reported as accurate.

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 486 · June 3, 2023

Serial Number 2013194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2022

Serial Number 2014480 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 405 · 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 404 · 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.

Elgin Grade 13 Pocket Watch