Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 14 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 14

Export

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 436246
Grade: 14
Model: 1
Class: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1876
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,900
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
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Case: Various
Run ID: 423.14G5.17S18.171M18.H421.K373.7J111
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.64
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)

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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 · March 28, 2020

Serial Number 436559 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · September 12, 2019

Serial Number 436518 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · July 18, 2019

Serial Number 436131 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is model 2, but keywind. English export watch.
Not a leader, but it is grade 14(as far as I can
tell)
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The 17s Model 2 is Lever-Set, while the Model 1 is Keyset. I have noted the "Export" classification for this run.
Elgin Grade 14 Pocket Watch