Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 118 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 118 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 118

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5088921 Question Mark
Grade: 118 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 56 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 32 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 84,000 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1994.118G11.6S257.62M46.H1557.P479.11J674 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: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
252.90 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
97.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.166% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (0.47%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.50% Analyzing 256 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 16, 2023

Serial Number 5087641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2022

Serial Number 5088692 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2022

Serial Number 5087691 was reported as accurate.

DougHuebsch 3 · July 9, 2021

Serial Number 5087291 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Openface
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · October 11, 2019

Serial Number 5088111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2019

Serial Number 5088591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2017

Serial Number 5088799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2016

Serial Number 5088658 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · June 5, 2015

Serial Number 5088977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2014

Serial Number 5086961 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2013

Serial Number 5086885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2013

Serial Number 5086885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2013

Serial Number 5087504 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2012

Serial Number 5087241 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Matches exactly - Except it says "SafetyPinon" on
outer rim, matched to curve, between the 'Barrel
Ridge' and 'Train Bridge' on the picture.
Elgin Grade 118 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 118 Pocket Watch