Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 74 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 74 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 74

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3429636
Grade: 74
Model: 5
Class: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1889
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 70
Grade/Model Total Production: 159,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
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: 1256.74G19.18S757.185M86.O122.P154.11J441
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
476.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
184.93
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.314%
Registry Population: 14 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.20% Analyzing 606 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.


Anonymous · April 25, 2022

Serial Number 3429907 was reported as accurate.

KyleHampden 12 · December 21, 2021

Serial Number 3429470 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is nickel finish and lever set
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

cmdraven 3970 · September 8, 2021

Serial Number 3429248 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2012

Serial Number 3428110 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 74 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 74 Pocket Watch