Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 96

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5980126 Question Mark
Grade: 96 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 74 of 106 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 566,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2346.96G74.18S1340.184M89.H1790.L1054.7J596 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: v52.608 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,704.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
658.46 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.119% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (0.23%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.95% Analyzing 1,149 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 · April 23, 2022

Serial Number 5980138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2022

Serial Number 5980138 was reported as accurate.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 492 · February 13, 2022

Serial Number 5980816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2021

Serial Number 5980126 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2021

Serial Number 5981621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2021

Serial Number 5982707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2019

Serial Number 5982180 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2018

Serial Number 5982600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2017

Serial Number 5980313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2017

Serial Number 5980313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2016

Serial Number 5982513 was reported as accurate.

eakcmce 56 · December 16, 2014

Serial Number 5981621 was reported as accurate.

NYRaider 2 · February 24, 2014

Serial Number 5980126 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2014

Serial Number 5980126 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 96 Pocket Watch