Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 73

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3549358 Question Mark
Grade: 73 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 11 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 117 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 659,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1312.73G29.18S789.185M100.O136.P173.7J320 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,984.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
766.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.303% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (0.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.49% Analyzing 1,618 Sales Question Mark

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 469 · August 24, 2023

Serial Number 3547541 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 9 or 11 jewel. Everything else correct.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. The top-plate jeweling appears to be an after-market upgrade to this particular movement. This jeweling pattern was never practiced at the Elgin factory.

Anonymous · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 3550725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2020

Serial Number 3548579 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2019

Serial Number 3548695 was reported as accurate.

cmanndolls 3 · September 8, 2019

Serial Number 3548695 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2016

Serial Number 3550141 was reported as accurate.

bowfinn 52 · January 27, 2015

Serial Number 3547016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2014

Serial Number 3548420 was reported as accurate.

1eyeweasel 28 · February 14, 2014

Serial Number 3550823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 3550681 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 3548808 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch