Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 13 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 13

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 238379 Question Mark
Grade: 13 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 38 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 197.13G1.18S178.181M175.H196.K193.11J88 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
466.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.00% Analyzing 689 Sales Question Mark
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