Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 56 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 56

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 371758 Question Mark
Grade: 56 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1874 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,100 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 372.56G2.18S326.181M284.H371.K329.11J180 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: v52.636 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.33 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.22 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.80%) 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.


Relojo333 24 · January 29, 2024

Serial Number 371958 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 371958 has been incorrectly classified, if you
look at the movement picture, it says 4371958, the
owner probably confused the number 4 with a #
sign. This watch clearly corresponds to the 74
model.
Curator Response: Thanks!

Relojo333 24 · April 27, 2020

Serial Number 371758 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 3, 2018

Serial Number 371826 was reported as accurate.

Relojo333 24 · October 13, 2018

Serial Number 371758 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2017

Serial Number 371784 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

clockman51150 16 · April 9, 2017

Serial Number 371617 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 56 Pocket Watch