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: 4901975
Grade: 73
Model: 5
Class: 11
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 6,000
Grade/Model Run: 58 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: 1916.73G58.18S1123.185M250.O318.P440.7J486
Database Version: v52.221
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: 22 (0.37%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · December 17, 2023

Serial Number 4901241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2022

Serial Number 4899369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2021

Serial Number 4899301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2021

Serial Number 4904006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2020

Serial Number 4904006 was reported as accurate.

mbhdesign 16 · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 4901975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2016

Serial Number 4900316 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2014

Serial Number 4901377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2012

Serial Number 4904852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 4900676 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch