Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 33 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 33

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Private Label(s) in Run:

B. F. Gordon - Middletown, NY

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2701075 Question Mark
Grade: 33 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M2-15J-HNL-A-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Elgin, Ill.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 942.33G3.18S601.182M82.H842.L375.15J270 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: v52.557 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
48.19 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.56 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.032% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (0.70%) Question Mark

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5314 · June 29, 2024

Serial Number 2701885 was reported as accurate.

Rentalmama 19 · June 6, 2020

Serial Number 2701151 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a Private Label. Dial marked B. F.
Gordon. Movement marked B. F. Gordon, Middletown,
NY. I have only the movement, no case.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Rentalmama 19 · June 5, 2020

Serial Number 2701151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 2701950 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 5, 2018

Serial Number 2701435 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2018

Serial Number 2701075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2018

Serial Number 2701075 was reported as accurate.

SandyRo1970 1 · October 25, 2017

Serial Number 2701760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2016

Serial Number 2701466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2015

Serial Number 2701466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2015

Serial Number 2701466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2015

Serial Number 2701466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2013

Serial Number 2701538 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 33 Pocket Watch