Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 23 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 23

Frances Rubie

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 50469
Grade: 23
Variation: Frances Rubie
Model: 2
Class: 46
Estimated Production Year: 1871
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,020
Size: 10s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 2
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Adjustment Tolerance: [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs.
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: 85.23G1.10S2.102M1.H84.K84.15J34
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.29
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.004%
Registry Population: 12 (1.20%)

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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.


phantacc Supporter 66 · June 1, 2023

Serial Number 50698 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2021

Serial Number 50518 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 4, 2020

Serial Number 50438 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 6, 2020

Serial Number 50532 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 27, 2019

Serial Number 50611 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 50500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2019

Serial Number 50077 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 50420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2017

Serial Number 50183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2015

Serial Number 50652 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2013

Serial Number 50311 was reported as accurate.

casillas 40 · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 50334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2013

Serial Number 50527 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2013

Serial Number 50280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 50469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 50845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2013

Serial Number 50781 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2013

Serial Number 50781 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 50450 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Frances Rubie Grade and 23

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 50450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2012

Serial Number 50162 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 8, 2012

Serial Number 50509 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked L.G.Bently on train bridge also
marked Lizzie G. Bently on dial.

Anonymous · April 8, 2012

Serial Number 50394 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 23 Pocket Watch