Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 61 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 61

H.Z. Culver

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 236110
Grade: 61
Variation: H.Z. Culver
Model: 2
Class: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,800
Variant Est. Production: 3,300 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A-H.Z. CULVER)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: H.Z. Culver
Elgin, Ills.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 196.61G2.18S177.182M3.H195.L3.15J58
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.37
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.36
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.008%
Registry Population: 39 (1.30%)
Research Note: #235096: Verified as Keywind/Stemwind Lever-Set [eBay #123999662052].

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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.


jcammaro 68 · March 8, 2024

Serial Number 236624 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 90 · March 2, 2023

Serial Number 236143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2021

Serial Number 235913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2021

Serial Number 235389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2020

Serial Number 235749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2020

Serial Number 235009 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a Private Label Chas. E Lightner & Co and
is a nickel Movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 22, 2019

Serial Number 235461 was reported as accurate.

Robert1999 5 · April 4, 2019

Serial Number 237883 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MODEL 1
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If the movement is lever-set, it would be classified as a Model 2. This run features transitional movements.

bubba70 543 · March 25, 2019

Serial Number 235635 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 236110 was reported as accurate.

jcammaro 68 · July 26, 2018

Serial Number 236624 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Key wind arbor on rear with lever for setting. Not
sure off hand if you could call it a "tranny"
transitional. Unique note :two dial feet are
pinned and one foot is a dial screw from factory.

jcammaro 68 · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 236624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2018

Serial Number 236130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2018

Serial Number 237230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2017

Serial Number 235092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2016

Serial Number 237166 was reported as accurate.

Stones3006 43 · November 25, 2015

Serial Number 236453 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2015

Serial Number 237548 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 12, 2015

Serial Number 235531 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2014

Serial Number 237740 was reported as accurate.

lewis23 Supporter 40 · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 237989 was reported as accurate.

casillas 40 · September 1, 2013

Serial Number 237604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 236281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2013

Serial Number 236786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 237511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2013

Serial Number 235847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2013

Serial Number 237604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2012

Serial Number 235764 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 61 Pocket Watch