Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 47 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 47

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 13-Jewel Examples Confirmed in Run.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 602221
Grade: 47
Model: 1
Class: 19
Estimated Production Year: 1879
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 543.47G1.16S3.161M3.C3.L87.7J160
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.11
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002%
Registry Population: 14 (1.40%)
Research Note: 7-Jewel and 13-Jewel Examples Confirmed in Run. 13-Jewel variants appear similar to Elgin Grade 48 (13j). Actual production of 7-Jewel Grade 47 may be less than the designated run. #602744: Verified as 7-Jewel Movement [HA]. #602221 and #602423: Verified as 7-Jewel Movement.

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 468 · May 6, 2020

Serial Number 602199 was reported as accurate.

429cman 6 · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 602296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2019

Serial Number 602296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2015

Serial Number 602809 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 13 jewel grade 47. Elgin online database
lists grade 47 as 7-13 jewels.

gstonethrow 19 · August 24, 2014

Serial Number 0602190 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 602509 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 47 Pocket Watch