Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 61 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 61

H.Z. Culver

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 237022 Question Mark
Grade: 61 Question Mark
Variation: H.Z. Culver Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,800 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 3,300 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A-H.Z. CULVER) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: H.Z. Culver
Elgin, Ills.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 196.61G2.18S177.182M3.H195.L3.15J58 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: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.44 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.36 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.008% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
39 (1.30%) Question Mark
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.


Gun4hire Supporter 48 · November 8, 2024

Serial Number 236603 was reported as accurate.

jcammaro 68 · March 8, 2024

Serial Number 236624 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 102 · 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 630 · 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 630 · 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