Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 101 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 101

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3611103
Grade: 101
Model: 1
Class: 52
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 36
Grade/Model Total Production: 54,000
Size: 6s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 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: 1340.101G20.6S128.61M128.H1113.L605.11J466
Database Version: v52.249
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
162.58
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.77
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.107%
Registry Population: 10 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.68% Analyzing 112 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.


cmdraven 3997 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 3610718 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2019

Serial Number 3611152 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · March 30, 2019

Serial Number 3610718 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2018

Serial Number 3611440 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it has 15 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. According to Elgin factory records, Grade 101 was exclusively produced with 11 jewels, which can have the appearance of 15 jewels when viewing the top plate. If you have verified the jewel count by checking the jeweling under the dial, please submit another verification report.

rayblack357 57 · August 8, 2016

Serial Number 3610512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2016

Serial Number 3610512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2015

Serial Number 3610561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2015

Serial Number 3611205 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

lmg432 34 · June 5, 2013

Serial Number 3611103 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 101 Pocket Watch