Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 50

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2346453
Grade: 50
Model: 1
Class: 17
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 889.50G19.16S123.161M44.C72.L336.15J253
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)

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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.


lee571 Supporter 78 · April 25, 2023

Serial Number 2346249 was reported as accurate.

Blicquer Supporter 75 · August 19, 2022

Serial Number 2346963 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · June 8, 2020

Serial Number 2346771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2018

Serial Number 2346848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2018

Serial Number 2346848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2017

Serial Number 2346071 was reported as accurate.

stevetireney 27 · June 12, 2017

Serial Number 2346071 was reported as accurate.

stevetireney 27 · June 11, 2017

Serial Number 2346071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2016

Serial Number 2346192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2016

Serial Number 2346158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 2346428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2016

Serial Number 2346145 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 2346419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2013

Serial Number 2346768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 2346453 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch