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: 4329461 Question Mark
Grade: 86 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 22 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1891 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 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 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: 1657.86G12.16S259.162M20.C86.L787.15J487 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: v52.450 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
15 (1.50%) 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.


Anonymous · April 8, 2024

Serial Number 4329875 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 600 · January 10, 2024

Serial Number 4329421 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewel settings are friction/press fit.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · October 31, 2023

Serial Number 4329449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2021

Serial Number 4329859 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2020

Serial Number 4329688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2019

Serial Number 4329446 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · October 26, 2018

Serial Number 4329461 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2017

Serial Number 4329661 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2017

Serial Number 4329230 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 4329152 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Config = Convertible
Plate = Three Finger Bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

LeroyC 392 · June 5, 2013

Serial Number 4329135 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Cofiguration: Convertible
Plate: Bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 20, 2012

Serial Number 4329774 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Example Image is correct...
Movement Cofiguration: Convertible
Plate: Bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Elgin Grade 86 Pocket Watch