Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 96

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2879209
Grade: 96
Model: 4
Class: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 106
Grade/Model Total Production: 566,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
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: 1013.96G10.18S636.184M25.H891.L424.7J238
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,694.66
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
658.46
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.119%
Registry Population: 25 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.94% Analyzing 1,120 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.


Cheryl5150 Supporter 28 · September 17, 2021

Serial Number 2879209 was reported as accurate.

dscottgoodrick 142 · October 21, 2016

Serial Number 2875222 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J

Anonymous · November 3, 2015

Serial Number 2877994 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J

Anonymous · March 21, 2013

Serial Number 2877196 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J

Anonymous · February 11, 2013

Serial Number 2878116 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17jewels
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch