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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5047757 Question Mark
Grade: 50 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 17 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 33 of 34 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1976.50G33.16S313.161M58.C92.L930.15J584 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: v52.473 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.88 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) 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.


joe4646 Supporter 43 · June 28, 2024

Serial Number 5047757 was reported as accurate.

joe4646 Supporter 43 · June 9, 2024

Serial Number 5047757 was reported as accurate.

joe4646 Supporter 43 · June 8, 2024

Serial Number 5047757 was reported as accurate.

jamiej 57 · January 18, 2021

Serial Number 5047648 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2020

Serial Number 5047605 was reported as accurate.

Ashraf 149 · July 15, 2019

Serial Number 5047962 was reported as accurate.

hammyhamilton 48 · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 5047328 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 5047958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2016

Serial Number 5047318 was reported as accurate.

Amentet 2 · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 5047300 was reported as accurate.

Miguel 47 · November 3, 2014

Serial Number 5047964 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2013

Serial Number 5047278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2012

Serial Number 5047278 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch