Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 50

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 609167 Question Mark
Grade: 50 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 17 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1879 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 34 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable 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: 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: 550.50G2.16S10.161M10.C10.L94.15J119 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: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.88 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
26 (1.30%) 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 · January 11, 2024

Serial Number 608172 was reported as accurate.

LuftTigger Supporter 18 · October 28, 2022

Serial Number 608006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2021

Serial Number 608213 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · November 3, 2021

Serial Number 608364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 608250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2019

Serial Number 609050 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · April 27, 2019

Serial Number 609499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2019

Serial Number 609001 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2017

Serial Number 609705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2016

Serial Number 608838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2016

Serial Number 608625 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2015

Serial Number 609688 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · June 20, 2015

Serial Number 609488 was reported as accurate.

pwcanada Supporter 107 · January 23, 2015

Serial Number 609303 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 609383 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2014

Serial Number 608057 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · January 8, 2014

Serial Number 608606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2013

Serial Number 608856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2013

Serial Number 608794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2013

Serial Number 608445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2013

Serial Number 608459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 609488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2012

Serial Number 609309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2012

Serial Number 609309 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch