Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 43 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 43

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2134211
Grade: 43
Model: 5
Class: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 72,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 844.43G2.18S557.185M3.O3.P12.11J311
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
216.77
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
83.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.142%
Registry Population: 40 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.21% Analyzing 285 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.


phantacc Supporter 66 · August 19, 2022

Serial Number 2130153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2021

Serial Number 2133223 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 10, 2021

Serial Number 2133223 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2021

Serial Number 2131905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2021

Serial Number 2134200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2020

Serial Number 2132623 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2020

Serial Number 2131295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 2133895 was reported as accurate.

Watchbuddy 13 · April 25, 2019

Serial Number 2131135 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2018

Serial Number 2134993 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2018

Serial Number 2134195 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2017

Serial Number 2134332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2017

Serial Number 2131206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2017

Serial Number 2131206 was reported as accurate.

zj3601 3 · October 9, 2017

Serial Number 2133434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2017

Serial Number 2133963 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2016

Serial Number 2133525 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 2131657 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

jpeff1 12 · January 25, 2016

Serial Number 2131957 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · June 21, 2015

Serial Number 2133404 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 2134211 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · September 2, 2014

Serial Number 2134230 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · May 28, 2014

Serial Number 2130227 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · April 19, 2014

Serial Number 2133129 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Watbrain14 3 · March 24, 2014

Serial Number 2131366 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · March 6, 2014

Serial Number 2133108 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

69abody 166 · October 22, 2013

Serial Number 2133434 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 2130359 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 2133337 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · May 14, 2012

Serial Number 2130641 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 43 Pocket Watch