Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 50

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2723355
Grade: 50
Model: 1
Class: 17
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 951.50G22.16S134.161M47.C75.L384.15J276
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070%
Registry Population: 12 (1.20%)

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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 · January 6, 2023

Serial Number 2723056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2022

Serial Number 2723056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 2723543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2021

Serial Number 2723954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2021

Serial Number 2723808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2021

Serial Number 2723430 was reported as accurate.

cougwatch Supporter 125 · May 14, 2020

Serial Number 2723355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 2723478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2016

Serial Number 2723882 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2015

Serial Number 2723524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2014

Serial Number 2723839 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2014

Serial Number 2723459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2013

Serial Number 2723867 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch