Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 12

M.D. Ogden

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 265890
Grade: 12
Variation: M.D. Ogden
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 36 of 59
Grade/Model Total Production: 70,255
Variant Est. Production: 37,902 (18S-M1-11J-HGK-U-M.D. OGDEN)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
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: 261.12G36.18S242.181M226.H260.K244.11J127
Database Version: v52.243
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
211.52
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
81.68
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.139%
Registry Population: 47 (0.94%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.19% Analyzing 216 Sales

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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.


Lhs1984 1 · September 5, 2023

Serial Number 268540 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

cmdraven 3991 · April 30, 2023

Serial Number 269527 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · December 2, 2021

Serial Number 268633 was reported as accurate.

GIVJewelry 1 · September 16, 2021

Serial Number 265123 was reported as accurate.

Doc152 5 · September 5, 2021

Serial Number 266659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2021

Serial Number 265599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2021

Serial Number 265832 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2020

Serial Number 267055 was reported as accurate.

GwynethM 1 · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 266689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2020

Serial Number 266314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2020

Serial Number 268788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 267849 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2019

Serial Number 266342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 268980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2019

Serial Number 268278 was reported as accurate.

victorltd 1 · October 25, 2018

Serial Number 269145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2018

Serial Number 266501 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is not key-winding or setting. Set using
small inset lever at 5 o'clock and winding crown.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · January 7, 2018

Serial Number 269915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2017

Serial Number 267098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2017

Serial Number 268942 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2017

Serial Number 268920 was reported as accurate.

ncplumber 150 · March 12, 2017

Serial Number 269827 was reported as accurate.

carpen404 13 · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 265762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2016

Serial Number 268273 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 jewel movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · July 27, 2015

Serial Number 266427 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · May 23, 2015

Serial Number 267189 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · February 13, 2015

Serial Number 267425 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: JEWELS: 11
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · May 13, 2014

Serial Number 269275 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

sorrell2345 8 · November 18, 2013

Serial Number 269282 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · November 8, 2013

Serial Number 268791 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 266077 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 267172 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels not 7 thanks michael
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 267172 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · October 16, 2012

Serial Number 269976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 265618 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 267196 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: jewels should be: 7j-11j

Anonymous · August 4, 2012

Serial Number 266587 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels: 11j

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 267196 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is actually an 11j movement

Anonymous · July 30, 2012

Serial Number 267196 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 12 Pocket Watch