Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 448815
Grade: 57
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1876
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 87 of 87
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,146
Variant Est. Production: 4,800 (18S-M1-13J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 13j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 445.57G87.18S363.181M315.H443.K395.13J15
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.37
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.149%
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)

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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 25, 2022

Serial Number 448140 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · April 12, 2022

Serial Number 448953 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 448383 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 13j

bubba70 543 · August 26, 2019

Serial Number 448383 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 13j

Anonymous · April 24, 2019

Serial Number 448383 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 13j

Chronified Supporter 212 · October 1, 2016

Serial Number 448815 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · September 25, 2016

Serial Number 448815 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · September 25, 2016

Serial Number 448815 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

daddo46 991 · September 14, 2016

Serial Number 448815 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · September 12, 2016

Serial Number 448815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2016

Serial Number 448748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2016

Serial Number 448748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2013

Serial Number 448379 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 13j
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch