Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 462 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 462

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 21933361
Grade: 462
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 13,000
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 133
Grade/Model Total Production: 997,000
Size: 3/0s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10886.462G19.S235.M124.H6195.P8065.7J4564
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,001.74
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,159.92
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.971%
Registry Population: 21 (0.16%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.56% Analyzing 232 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 4700 · December 8, 2023

Serial Number 21935138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2022

Serial Number 21929915 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is Openface not Hunting
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If your dial does not feature a seconds bit, the movement is still a hunting configuration with a special factory dial to allow for an openface orientation.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4700 · September 17, 2021

Serial Number 21927876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2020

Serial Number 21930285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2020

Serial Number 21937714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 21930294 was reported as accurate.

clockingscotty 108 · September 27, 2018

Serial Number 21935328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2017

Serial Number 21931565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2016

Serial Number 21936188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2016

Serial Number 21938727 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · November 8, 2016

Serial Number 21936258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2016

Serial Number 21933728 was reported as accurate.

jurassictim 9 · March 30, 2016

Serial Number 21936638 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · December 6, 2015

Serial Number 21926560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2015

Serial Number 21930098 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · October 9, 2014

Serial Number 21936805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2013

Serial Number 21938441 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It has an open face. There is no specification of
jewels. So, does that mean it is 7 jewels?

Anonymous · May 15, 2013

Serial Number 21932904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2012

Serial Number 21935872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2012

Serial Number 21932904 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 462 Pocket Watch