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: 5523866 Question Mark
Grade: 73 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 11 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 15,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 71 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: 2179.73G71.18S1256.185M313.O402.P598.7J554 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: v52.427 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
52 (0.35%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 1,608 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 · February 16, 2023

Serial Number 5535921 was reported as accurate.

HerbertTrw Supporter 143 · August 17, 2022

Serial Number 5534333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 5528794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2021

Serial Number 5534800 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2021

Serial Number 5526569 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3970 · September 22, 2020

Serial Number 5525936 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2020

Serial Number 5536674 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2020

Serial Number 5524768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2020

Serial Number 5536665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2019

Serial Number 5535572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2019

Serial Number 5531327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2019

Serial Number 5537587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2019

Serial Number 5531978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2018

Serial Number 5537596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2018

Serial Number 5524271 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2018

Serial Number 5537389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2018

Serial Number 5531464 was reported as accurate.

massstuff 19 · June 16, 2018

Serial Number 5534592 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 6, 2018

Serial Number 5532281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2017

Serial Number 5529187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2017

Serial Number 5528639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 5532679 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2016

Serial Number 5533710 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2016

Serial Number 5529644 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2016

Serial Number 5534076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 5525269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2016

Serial Number 5526031 was reported as accurate.

rubber 37 · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 5525413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 5530325 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch has diffrernt balance cock and regulater

Is on top of cock not laying on train bridge
pointing across movement.

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 5527409 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: serial # 5527409 inside back cover is engraved
1892. back cover center stamp sez. Fahys oresilver
Pat. Feb/19th 1884
Grandfather's watch

Anonymous · November 29, 2012

Serial Number 5526456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2012

Serial Number 5537664 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 3, 2012

Serial Number 5533062 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch