Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 50

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4697580
Grade: 50
Model: 1
Class: 17
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 31 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1836.50G31.16S289.161M56.C89.L870.15J542
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070%
Registry Population: 17 (1.70%)

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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.


billkov 98 · December 13, 2020

Serial Number 4697580 was reported as accurate.

timekeeper48 Supporter 88 · January 10, 2020

Serial Number 4697456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 4697679 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2018

Serial Number 4697579 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2017

Serial Number 4697571 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2016

Serial Number 4697169 was reported as accurate.

seximexi 3 · June 1, 2016

Serial Number 4697004 was reported as accurate.

rafymon98 8 · October 28, 2015

Serial Number 4697944 was reported as accurate.

rafymon98 8 · October 28, 2015

Serial Number 4697944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2015

Serial Number 4697323 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · October 9, 2014

Serial Number 4697302 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2014

Serial Number 4697323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 4697962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 4697963 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2013

Serial Number 4697605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 4697936 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2012

Serial Number 4697877 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch