Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 86 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 86

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3935086 Question Mark
Grade: 86 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 22 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 16 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 300 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Pressed/Friction Settings Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1493.86G11.16S229.162M19.C83.L695.15J439 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: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.27 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.21 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.031% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (2.00%) Question Mark

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 · December 25, 2022

Serial Number 3935777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2022

Serial Number 3935396 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2021

Serial Number 3935258 was reported as accurate.

clone1 Supporter 22 · September 12, 2021

Serial Number 3935723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2021

Serial Number 3935904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2021

Serial Number 3935904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2020

Serial Number 3935973 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 7, 2019

Serial Number 3935799 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 3935799 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 4, 2019

Serial Number 3935799 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 3, 2019

Serial Number 3935799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2018

Serial Number 3935836 was reported as accurate.

clone1 Supporter 22 · May 6, 2018

Serial Number 3935723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2017

Serial Number 3935454 was reported as accurate.

tomc1234 31 · August 15, 2014

Serial Number 3935454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2014

Serial Number 3935454 was reported as accurate.

luckyronn 29 · July 29, 2014

Serial Number 3935454 was reported as accurate.

luckyronn 29 · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 3935454 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

luckyronn 29 · January 10, 2014

Serial Number 3935454 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Elgin Grade 86 Pocket Watch