Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 13 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 13

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 545759 Question Mark
Grade: 13 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1878 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 38 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow 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 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 499.13G15.18S397.181M347.H497.K437.11J215 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: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
466.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.36% Analyzing 683 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.


Rdixiemiller 25 · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 545759 was reported as accurate.

Biged17 Supporter 12 · August 7, 2018

Serial Number 545083 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement setting is lever and the watch has 19j.
Curator Response: Elgin did not produce a 19-jewel movement in c.1878. The earliest 19-jewel movement from Elgin was introduced c.1898. Please double-check the serial number from your movement.

19721972 1 · December 12, 2014

Serial Number 545119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number 545119 was reported as accurate.

pwjames 9 · August 8, 2014

Serial Number 545119 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 13 Pocket Watch