Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 59 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 59

"Leader" or "Inter-Ocean"

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 421663
Grade: 59
Model: 1
Class: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1875
Run Quantity: 1,600
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000
Size: 17s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
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1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 414.59G5.17S9.171M9.H412.K364.7J105
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
134.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.089%
Registry Population: 18 (1.13%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 101 Sales
Research Note: #420446: Verified as Marked "Inter-Ocean" [eBay #293144985211]

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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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 420887 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2021

Serial Number 420887 was reported as accurate.

guyirun 51 · January 13, 2020

Serial Number 421663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2019

Serial Number 420446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2016

Serial Number 420887 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2015

Serial Number 421095 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · December 29, 2014

Serial Number 421977 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 371 · December 7, 2014

Serial Number 421848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 421848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2013

Serial Number 421445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2013

Serial Number 421481 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Key Set from front not rear as shown in example.

Anonymous · October 5, 2012

Serial Number 421864 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 2, it is key set from the front not the rear
as the Model 1 shown in the Example Image is.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Model 2 is Lever-Set. This watch would still be classified as Model 1 even with the front-setting arrangement.

Anonymous · October 5, 2012

Serial Number 421864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2012

Serial Number 421481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 420446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 420446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 420446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 420446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 420446 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is signed Inter-Ocean not Leader
Elgin Grade 59 Pocket Watch