Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 49 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 49

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 600818 Question Mark
Grade: 49 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 17 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1879 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 541.49G1.16S1.161M1.C1.L85.15J116 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: v52.528 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
15 (1.50%) 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · November 1, 2021

Serial Number 600764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2021

Serial Number 600767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2020

Serial Number 600750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2020

Serial Number 600750 was reported as accurate.

timekeeper48 Supporter 88 · September 11, 2019

Serial Number 600703 was reported as accurate.

orosei 8 · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 600670 was reported as accurate.

orosei 8 · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 600670 was reported as accurate.

orosei 8 · September 3, 2019

Serial Number 600670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2018

Serial Number 600002 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

mdeshaies 40 · October 10, 2015

Serial Number 600454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2015

Serial Number 600933 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2013

Serial Number 600983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 600983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2013

Serial Number 600603 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 24, 2012

Serial Number 600549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 600158 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 49 Pocket Watch