Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 43 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 43

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5519992
Grade: 43
Model: 5
Class: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 36 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 72,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
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: 2177.43G36.18S1254.185M311.O400.P596.11J739
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
215.57
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
83.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.142%
Registry Population: 17 (0.57%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.10% Analyzing 284 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 · January 31, 2022

Serial Number 5520959 was reported as accurate.

Mellis 6 · January 30, 2022

Serial Number 5520959 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2020

Serial Number 5520029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2020

Serial Number 5520029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2019

Serial Number 5518459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2019

Serial Number 5518168 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2017

Serial Number 5518004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2017

Serial Number 5520442 was reported as accurate.

Redjack7 3 · February 12, 2017

Serial Number 5519357 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

cewinstead12 14 · October 2, 2016

Serial Number 5520239 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

worldofantiques 199 · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 5520809 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · April 16, 2013

Serial Number 5519367 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · February 1, 2013

Serial Number 5520805 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · September 6, 2012

Serial Number 5518678 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 43 Pocket Watch