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: 3502661
Grade: 43
Model: 5
Class: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 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: 1287.43G10.18S775.185M93.O129.P164.11J451
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
215.57
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: 22 (0.73%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.10% Analyzing 284 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.


HerbertTrw Supporter 113 · March 12, 2022

Serial Number 3504743 was reported as accurate.

patpadgett 1 · October 29, 2020

Serial Number 3504043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2020

Serial Number 3503386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2019

Serial Number 3503748 was reported as accurate.

kansasbeals 20 · September 26, 2019

Serial Number 3504138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2018

Serial Number 3502661 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2017

Serial Number 3503044 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2016

Serial Number 3504265 was reported as accurate.

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

carl2713 8 · November 17, 2014

Serial Number 3504956 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 3502146 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 20, 2012

Serial Number 3502234 was reported as accurate.

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