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: 4470598 Question Mark
Grade: 86 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 22 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1892 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 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 Straight 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: 1721.86G13.16S269.162M21.C87.L825.15J508 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: v52.431 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
8 (0.80%) 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 · September 7, 2023

Serial Number 4470588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2022

Serial Number 4470588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2022

Serial Number 4470588 was reported as accurate.

CLOCKWORKBRIAN72 50 · October 22, 2021

Serial Number 4470209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2021

Serial Number 4470459 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4050 · January 20, 2021

Serial Number 4470961 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2019

Serial Number 4470688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 4470479 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 196 · November 10, 2015

Serial Number 4470404 was reported as accurate.

ptybin 24 · October 11, 2014

Serial Number 4470452 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 4470303 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Sumwherentime 23 · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 4470792 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 1, 2013

Serial Number 4470720 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 13, 2012

Serial Number 4470054 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Elgin Grade 86 Pocket Watch