Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 517185
Grade: 65
Model: 1
Class: 51
Estimated Production Year: 1878
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,000
Size: 8s
Jewels: 13j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
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: 475.65G2.8S7.81M7.H473.L58.13J19
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.83
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.68
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 13, 2023

Serial Number 517882 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2023

Serial Number 517304 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · January 18, 2021

Serial Number 517754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2018

Serial Number 517524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2017

Serial Number 517486 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

Radiotron Supporter 48 · February 2, 2017

Serial Number 517479 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 517479 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2013

Serial Number 517156 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

cmdraven 3970 · October 3, 2013

Serial Number 517185 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

Anonymous · September 22, 2013

Serial Number 517757 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8
Elgin Grade 65 Pocket Watch