Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 96

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4910602 Question Mark
Grade: 96 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 6,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 56 of 106 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 566,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Elgin Ill.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1921.96G56.18S1126.184M71.H1510.L904.7J487 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: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,704.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
658.46 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.119% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
24 (0.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.35% Analyzing 1,145 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.


Anonymous · October 2, 2021

Serial Number 4915392 was reported as accurate.

AWeber62 97 · September 29, 2020

Serial Number 4914150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2020

Serial Number 4912362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2020

Serial Number 4910362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2019

Serial Number 4911322 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2018

Serial Number 4910780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2017

Serial Number 4914768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 4915781 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2016

Serial Number 4914802 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 7, 2014

Serial Number 4913872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2013

Serial Number 4910602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 4910309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2012

Serial Number 4910320 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 15, 2012

Serial Number 4911633 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement configuration was openface not hunting
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch