Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 102 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 102 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 102

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3454425
Grade: 102
Model: 3
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1889
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 45
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
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: 1263.102G12.18S761.183M86.H1060.L560.11J444
Database Version: v52.243
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
225.81
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.20
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.148%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.42% Analyzing 239 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 · January 7, 2024

Serial Number 3454441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2019

Serial Number 3454457 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 124 · January 26, 2014

Serial Number 3454257 was reported as accurate.

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

mdelaney43 6 · August 24, 2013

Serial Number 3454499 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I looked again, and this movement is definitely
stamped 21 jewels on Serial #3454499.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

mdelaney43 6 · August 24, 2013

Serial Number 3454499 was reported as accurate.

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

volksbar187 43 · July 31, 2013

Serial Number 3454425 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 22, 2013

Serial Number 3454663 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 3454933 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has open face not hunter (assume that is what
"Movement Configuration" refers to).
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 3454933 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 102 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 102 Pocket Watch