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: 5050018
Grade: 73
Model: 5
Class: 11
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 61 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: 1978.73G61.18S1160.185M263.O335.P468.7J504
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: 35 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.32% Analyzing 1,590 Sales

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 · February 18, 2024

Serial Number 5052861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2024

Serial Number 5052861 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 376 · January 31, 2024

Serial Number 5053320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2023

Serial Number 5055077 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2022

Serial Number 5052723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2022

Serial Number 5049120 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2021

Serial Number 5052045 was reported as accurate.

1whatever 50 · February 23, 2021

Serial Number 5049415 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 5050204 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2020

Serial Number 5049625 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2020

Serial Number 5055885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2017

Serial Number 5053137 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 14, 2016

Serial Number 5050011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2016

Serial Number 5053207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2014

Serial Number 5050791 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · January 5, 2014

Serial Number 5050342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2013

Serial Number 5049219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2013

Serial Number 5054000 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Balance cock extends to left instead of right.

Anonymous · September 30, 2013

Serial Number 5055426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2013

Serial Number 5054000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 5054000 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: similar but balance adjustment points opposite
direction, in line with balance cock.

KithAB 25 · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 5055134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2013

Serial Number 5054103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2013

Serial Number 5052020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 5052944 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch