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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5476526
Grade: 73
Model: 5
Class: 11
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 15,000
Grade/Model Run: 70 of 117
Grade/Model Total Production: 659,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2162.73G70.18S1249.185M309.O397.P587.7J550
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,973.11
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
766.67
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.303%
Registry Population: 37 (0.25%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.32% Analyzing 1,590 Sales

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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 · May 9, 2022

Serial Number 5478873 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2022

Serial Number 5480911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 5472893 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2021

Serial Number 5485153 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · August 7, 2020

Serial Number 5483058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2020

Serial Number 5484488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2020

Serial Number 5481887 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 5481529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2019

Serial Number 5473816 was reported as accurate.

Cbaron 13 · March 4, 2019

Serial Number 5485474 was reported as accurate.

Eltee120 Supporter 102 · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 5477596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2019

Serial Number 5472348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2018

Serial Number 5475136 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2018

Serial Number 5475136 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2017

Serial Number 5485052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2016

Serial Number 5481861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2016

Serial Number 5478659 was reported as accurate.

bjenkins192 2 · June 10, 2015

Serial Number 5483738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2015

Serial Number 5482564 was reported as accurate.

ken506marlin 85 · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 5478958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 5481648 was reported as accurate.

Nickmark72001 2 · February 8, 2014

Serial Number 5483959 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

aarontaylor 2 · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 5479388 was reported as accurate.

Nickmark72001 2 · February 3, 2014

Serial Number 5483959 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · January 24, 2014

Serial Number 5485549 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · January 24, 2014

Serial Number 5477058 was reported as accurate.

1eyeweasel 28 · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 5474445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 5485081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2013

Serial Number 5475593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2013

Serial Number 5483959 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 5474923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2012

Serial Number 5484358 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Slow/ fast adjustment is on the balance cock.
Other data is ok

Anonymous · December 29, 2012

Serial Number 5484358 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 18, 2012

Serial Number 5475029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2012

Serial Number 5479797 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2012

Serial Number 5482924 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch