Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 58

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 440613 Question Mark
Grade: 58 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1876 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 29 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,454 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 426.58G29.18S347.181M299.H424.K376.15J106 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: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
85.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.05 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.056% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
22 (2.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.14% Analyzing 209 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.


Anonymous · December 28, 2022

Serial Number 440533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2022

Serial Number 440189 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2018

Serial Number 440347 was reported as accurate.

ironmanj13 2 · March 23, 2017

Serial Number 440344 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch states 'Adjusted' on back of movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

AlbyS1 12 · September 3, 2016

Serial Number 440846 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 21, 2016

Serial Number 440790 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 440790 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 9, 2014

Serial Number 440753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is an open faced configuration, not hunting.
Curator Response: Keywind/Keyset movements can be either hunting or openface depending on how the movement is set in the case.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 19, 2014

Serial Number 440473 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 58 Pocket Watch