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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3879289
Grade: 73
Model: 5
Class: 11
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 37 of 117
Grade/Model Total Production: 659,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
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: 1466.73G37.18S880.185M143.O179.P230.7J359
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,973.11
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
766.67
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.303%
Registry Population: 23 (0.46%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.32% Analyzing 1,590 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.


Anonymous · May 14, 2022

Serial Number 3880202 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2021

Serial Number 3879350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2019

Serial Number 3880404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2017

Serial Number 3880821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2017

Serial Number 3877689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2014

Serial Number 3877530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2014

Serial Number 3877530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 3877369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2014

Serial Number 3880557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2014

Serial Number 3880706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2014

Serial Number 3878576 was reported as accurate.

dav41van Supporter 52 · February 28, 2014

Serial Number 3880821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2012

Serial Number 3880571 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2012

Serial Number 3880571 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch