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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 609167
Grade: 50
Model: 1
Class: 17
Estimated Production Year: 1879
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
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: 550.50G2.16S10.161M10.C10.L94.15J119
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070%
Registry Population: 26 (1.30%)

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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 434 · 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