Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 20 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 20

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 355517 Question Mark
Grade: 20 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1874 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 348.20G5.18S322.182M41.H347.L41.15J90 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: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.09 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.41 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (1.50%) Question Mark
Research Note: #355409: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. - Adjusted - Patent Pinion" with "B.W. Raymond" marked upside down on the barrel bridge (sharp-style bridge). Slide-lever set. Seller reported matching serial under barrel bridge.

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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 629 · November 27, 2023

Serial Number 355850 was reported as accurate.

ashleigh 56 · October 9, 2022

Serial Number 355158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2022

Serial Number 355517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2022

Serial Number 355707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2020

Serial Number 355443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2020

Serial Number 355239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 355566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 355566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2017

Serial Number 355396 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2014

Serial Number 355725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2014

Serial Number 355295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2013

Serial Number 355723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 355725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 355295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2012

Serial Number 355556 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2012

Serial Number 0355520 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 20 Pocket Watch