Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 73

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4699834
Grade: 73
Model: 5
Class: 11
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 6,000
Grade/Model Run: 54 of 117
Grade/Model Total Production: 659,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1837.73G54.18S1072.185M225.O287.P394.7J462
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,973.11
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
766.67
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.303%
Registry Population: 13 (0.22%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.32% Analyzing 1,590 Sales

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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.


Zoosolo 134 · May 21, 2023

Serial Number 4699473 was reported as accurate.

clockingscotty 108 · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 4703652 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2018

Serial Number 4702908 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 13, 2017

Serial Number 4703315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 4700088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2014

Serial Number 4700943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2013

Serial Number 4703128 was reported as accurate.

lddnyp 37 · June 6, 2013

Serial Number 4701857 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch