Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 13 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 13

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 238379
Grade: 13
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 38
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 197.13G1.18S178.181M175.H196.K193.11J88
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
464.08
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306%
Registry Population: 12 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.79% Analyzing 657 Sales
Research Note: 1888 Serial List: "No. 13 (Advance)"

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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.


Anonymous · November 24, 2021

Serial Number 238018 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2019

Serial Number 238971 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · July 29, 2019

Serial Number 238379 was reported as accurate.

kash442 Supporter 18 · February 17, 2018

Serial Number 238951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2015

Serial Number 238248 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 19, 2014

Serial Number 238532 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Statler 20 · October 10, 2013

Serial Number 238278 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The case is a large silverroid open face.
Otherwise everything else seems to match.

Anonymous · May 11, 2013

Serial Number 238585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2012

Serial Number 238436 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 13 Pocket Watch