Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 98 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 98

Mixed Run: 11-Jewel Movements Verified. See Research Notes.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2047792 Question Mark
Grade: 98 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j    Mixed Run 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: 77078, 185867, 325506, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 831.98G3.18S547.186M9.C66.P9.7J197 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: v52.467 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
22 (0.73%) Question Mark
Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate this run as Grade 98 which would be characterized by 7 Jewels. However, #2045270 and #2046447 have been verified as featuring 11 Jewels, more consistent with the Grade 99 classification. #2045838: Verified as 7-Jewel Movement.

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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.


dfurtado 122 · April 3, 2022

Serial Number 2047792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2022

Serial Number 2047792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2021

Serial Number 2046053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 2045904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2019

Serial Number 2047803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2019

Serial Number 2047229 was reported as accurate.

winterwolf Supporter 97 · September 27, 2019

Serial Number 2045270 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement looks to be at least 11 jewels.

Anonymous · April 22, 2019

Serial Number 2045458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2017

Serial Number 2047482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2017

Serial Number 2047121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2017

Serial Number 2046283 was reported as accurate.

Lynne1234 7 · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 2046088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 2046715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 2047644 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2015

Serial Number 2046639 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · December 2, 2014

Serial Number 2046225 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · October 11, 2014

Serial Number 2046538 was reported as accurate.

chesterost 2 · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 2045212 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 2047439 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 128 · November 1, 2013

Serial Number 2047681 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 2047285 was reported as accurate.

casillas 40 · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 2046447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 2045659 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 98 Pocket Watch