Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 48 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 48

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 601622 Question Mark
Grade: 48 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 18 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1879 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j 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: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 542.48G1.16S2.161M2.C2.L86.13J24 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: v52.478 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.08 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.25 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.016% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) 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 5269 · December 11, 2023

Serial Number 601630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2023

Serial Number 601066 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 601815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2020

Serial Number 601432 was reported as accurate.

Mustang88 1 · January 23, 2020

Serial Number 601166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2019

Serial Number 601662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2018

Serial Number 601476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2018

Serial Number 601722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2014

Serial Number 601482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2013

Serial Number 601587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2012

Serial Number 601622 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 48 Pocket Watch