Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 136 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 136

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5979748 Question Mark
Grade: 136 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 26 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 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, 503527 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2345.136G2.16S388.163M194.H1789.L1053.15J685 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: v52.504 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.09 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.40%) 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.


medhamred Supporter 144 · March 3, 2024

Serial Number 5979470 was reported as accurate.

medhamred Supporter 144 · June 9, 2022

Serial Number 5979470 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2021

Serial Number 5979109 was reported as accurate.

walpow 24 · October 6, 2019

Serial Number 5979903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2013

Serial Number 5979220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2013

Serial Number 5979220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2013

Serial Number 5979220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2013

Serial Number 5979220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2013

Serial Number 5979220 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 136 Pocket Watch