Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 60 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 60

The Age

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 461778
Grade: 60
Variation: The Age
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1876
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 21,500
Variant Est. Production: 6,000 (18S-M1-7J-HGK-U-THE AGE)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Solid
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: 453.60G2.18S366.181M318.H451.K403.7J124
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
64.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.96
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.042%
Registry Population: 33 (0.66%)
Research Note: Elgin Factory Serial Lists designated 455001-460000 as a single Grade 60 run. However, observations indicate this run of 10,000 appears to be split into two variations. 455001-460000 are simply marked "Elgin Natl. Watch Co." while 460001-465000 are additionally marked "The Age" on the barrel bridge.

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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 · May 16, 2023

Serial Number 464323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2022

Serial Number 460383 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 25, 2022

Serial Number 464326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2022

Serial Number 462587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2021

Serial Number 464246 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2021

Serial Number 461311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2021

Serial Number 464194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2021

Serial Number 461624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2021

Serial Number 464423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2020

Serial Number 461624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 461624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2019

Serial Number 462778 was reported as accurate.

texascpo1945 Supporter 34 · December 8, 2019

Serial Number 462816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2019

Serial Number 463172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2019

Serial Number 463172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2019

Serial Number 463172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2019

Serial Number 462683 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Cbaron 13 · April 25, 2019

Serial Number 462587 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 51 · January 8, 2019

Serial Number 461778 was reported as accurate.

Pichejul 34 · December 31, 2018

Serial Number 461778 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 26, 2018

Serial Number 463245 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 464441 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 26, 2016

Serial Number 463818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2016

Serial Number 460416 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "The Age"

Anonymous · December 6, 2014

Serial Number 461430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2014

Serial Number 460118 was reported as accurate.

chevykingpower 215 · February 24, 2014

Serial Number 461872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2014

Serial Number 462119 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 9, 2013

Serial Number 464019 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2013

Serial Number 461559 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2013

Serial Number 460301 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement marked:

THE AGE

Anonymous · June 3, 2012

Serial Number 464678 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 60 Pocket Watch