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: 5649527 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: 73 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: 2214.73G73.18S1274.185M322.O415.P620.7J564 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: v52.467 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
59 (0.39%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.56% 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 · July 29, 2024

Serial Number 5649844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2024

Serial Number 5643844 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · December 12, 2023

Serial Number 5647970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2023

Serial Number 5652696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2023

Serial Number 5652761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2022

Serial Number 5648692 was reported as accurate.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 486 · February 10, 2022

Serial Number 5648999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2021

Serial Number 5649255 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2021

Serial Number 5638977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2020

Serial Number 5643940 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wrong jewel count which should be 17
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, the Elgin Grade 73 was exclusively manufactuered as a 7-Jewel movement. If you find your movement is inconsistent with this information, please upload images for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 28, 2019

Serial Number 5641828 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 5643770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2019

Serial Number 5652969 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

mbhdesign 16 · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 5644479 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2018

Serial Number 5639044 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · October 20, 2017

Serial Number 5650835 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2017

Serial Number 5643526 was reported as accurate.

WilliamGene 69 · September 24, 2017

Serial Number 5641854 was reported as accurate.

Teezys 180 · September 24, 2017

Serial Number 5647940 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · May 25, 2017

Serial Number 5641315 was reported as accurate.

dscottgoodrick 142 · December 3, 2016

Serial Number 5649505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 5651244 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2015

Serial Number 5644944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2015

Serial Number 5644944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2014

Serial Number 5649919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2014

Serial Number 5643895 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2014

Serial Number 5648442 was reported as accurate.

worldofantiques 199 · October 30, 2013

Serial Number 5642532 was reported as accurate.

GRR1968 1 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 5642847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 5642847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2013

Serial Number 5648972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2013

Serial Number 5639801 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2012

Serial Number 5643560 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch