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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5208338 Question Mark
Grade: 73 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 11 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 65 of 117 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 659,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2049.73G65.18S1195.185M280.O358.P511.7J522 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: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,984.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
766.67 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.303% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
32 (0.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.49% Analyzing 1,616 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 · March 13, 2023

Serial Number 5214311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2022

Serial Number 5213858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2021

Serial Number 5208002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2021

Serial Number 5214691 was reported as accurate.

Teddy2808 2 · July 19, 2021

Serial Number 5210282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2020

Serial Number 5210528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2020

Serial Number 5210528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2019

Serial Number 5214389 was reported as accurate.

Genejockey 8 · April 1, 2019

Serial Number 5209291 was reported as accurate.

jlwint22 22 · December 15, 2018

Serial Number 5207561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2017

Serial Number 5212782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2017

Serial Number 5210282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2016

Serial Number 5208116 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2016

Serial Number 5214966 was reported as accurate.

BikerWatchGuy 15 · February 18, 2016

Serial Number 5209066 was reported as accurate.

BikerWatchGuy 15 · February 18, 2016

Serial Number 5209066 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · July 11, 2014

Serial Number 5208656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2014

Serial Number 5214528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 5211492 was reported as accurate.

edward489 5 · October 14, 2013

Serial Number 5208015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2013

Serial Number 5209144 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number 5207153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2012

Serial Number 5210323 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: There is no timing adjustment (Fast slow lever)
off the cock. Otherwise the same.

Anonymous · November 4, 2012

Serial Number 5209835 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch