Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 118 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 118 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 118

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4496218 Question Mark
Grade: 118 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 56 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1892 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 32 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 84,000 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 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 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1730.118G1.6S205.62M3.H1384.P329.11J597 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
252.90 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
97.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.166% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (0.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.50% Analyzing 256 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 4495492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2021

Serial Number 4495298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2020

Serial Number 4496035 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It says 7 jewels on the movement not 11 as stated
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 4495769 was reported as accurate.

bakers78133 3 · September 8, 2018

Serial Number 4496218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2015

Serial Number 4493905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2015

Serial Number 4493898 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · February 19, 2014

Serial Number 4494442 was reported as accurate.

Fatpawz 4 · October 4, 2013

Serial Number 4495163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2012

Serial Number 4495361 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 118 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 118 Pocket Watch