Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 43 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 43

Private Label(s) in Run:

Keen the Jeweler - Boston, Mass.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4360195 Question Mark
Grade: 43 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 10 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1891 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 43 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 72,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1670.43G24.18S992.185M191.O240.P305.11J577 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: v52.449 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
216.77 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
83.71 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.142% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (0.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.26% Analyzing 290 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #4360376: Marked "Adjusted" on the barrel bridge.

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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.


Rcardkidz 4054 · August 11, 2023

Serial Number 4361891 was reported as accurate.

us0204 Supporter 37 · October 11, 2022

Serial Number 4360376 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is all nickel and it says adjusted on the
barrel bridge
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Rcardkidz 4054 · May 26, 2021

Serial Number 4360368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 4360195 was reported as accurate.

texascpo1945 Supporter 34 · March 15, 2020

Serial Number 4360195 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Both dial and movement are marked 'Keen the
Jeweler' Boston, Mass. Movement markings are in
the standard Elgin black script.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · January 9, 2018

Serial Number 4361589 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2017

Serial Number 4360509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2017

Serial Number 4360522 was reported as accurate.

dpbyrd 1 · April 16, 2015

Serial Number 4360988 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · April 16, 2015

Serial Number 4360988 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 4360831 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 43 Pocket Watch