Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 96

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4036350 Question Mark
Grade: 96 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1891 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 38 of 106 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 566,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j 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: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1539.96G38.18S920.184M53.H1253.L724.7J379 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: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,704.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
658.46 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.119% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (0.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.35% Analyzing 1,144 Sales 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 1155 · June 4, 2023

Serial Number 4034260 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2020

Serial Number 4037797 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 4037643 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2016

Serial Number 4034330 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2015

Serial Number 4035159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2015

Serial Number 4035159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2015

Serial Number 4038190 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2014

Serial Number 4034697 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 4035772 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2013

Serial Number 4035159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2013

Serial Number 4038312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 4037095 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 4037095 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch