Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 43 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 43

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3042522
Grade: 43
Model: 5
Class: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1889
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 72,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1087.43G6.18S673.185M52.O75.P90.11J375
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
216.77
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
83.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.142%
Registry Population: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.45% Analyzing 285 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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 13, 2022

Serial Number 3042688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2021

Serial Number 3042184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 3042078 was reported as accurate.

Longhunter56 13 · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 3042522 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · June 22, 2014

Serial Number 3042608 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 43 Pocket Watch