Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 86 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 86

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5062461 Question Mark
Grade: 86 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 22 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 16 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 300 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Pressed/Friction Settings Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger 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: 1984.86G15.16S314.162M23.C93.L934.15J589 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: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.27 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.21 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.031% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.00%) 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 · April 3, 2024

Serial Number 5062588 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 90 · January 17, 2024

Serial Number 5062461 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · November 2, 2023

Serial Number 5062610 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2020

Serial Number 5062016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2019

Serial Number 5062727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2018

Serial Number 5062214 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2018

Serial Number 5062365 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2016

Serial Number 5062526 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 5062010 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 29, 2013

Serial Number 5062241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2013

Serial Number 5062241 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: configuration is: 3 finger bridge...
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

lddnyp 37 · June 5, 2013

Serial Number 5062917 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 8, 2013

Serial Number 5062095 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 5062234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 5062234 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 5062234 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: conversion model
open face and hunter
white porcelain dial
rolled gold 10k
screw front and back
lever set
star case company #178812
pendant wind
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 5062234 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 5062112 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 18, 2012

Serial Number 5062148 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Elgin Grade 86 Pocket Watch