Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 163 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 163 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 163

Some Marked "Overland"

Private Label(s) in Run:

Railway Timer

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6692808 Question Mark
Grade: 163 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2668.163G6.18S1479.182M179.H1992.L1160.17J137 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: v52.457 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
19 (1.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -19.23% Analyzing 54 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #6692890: Verified as Marked "Railway Timer."

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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 · April 18, 2023

Serial Number 6692975 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 916 · September 27, 2020

Serial Number 6692808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 6692435 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 6692435 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 6692975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2019

Serial Number 6692890 was reported as accurate.

briscoewendell 77 · September 2, 2018

Serial Number 6692399 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · January 15, 2018

Serial Number 6692464 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · December 17, 2017

Serial Number 6692464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2017

Serial Number 6692984 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOT MARKED OVERLAND

Anonymous · December 22, 2016

Serial Number 6692538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2015

Serial Number 6692749 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · June 16, 2014

Serial Number 6692730 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is marked "Overland" on barrel bridge plate.

philsan1a 221 · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 6692730 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 128 · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 6692406 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade # correct. Watch is marked "Overland".

rnfwatch Supporter 128 · November 1, 2013

Serial Number 6692406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2013

Serial Number 6692970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2013

Serial Number 6692755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 6692117 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2012

Serial Number 6692279 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 6692742 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: OVERLAND (on the plate)

Anonymous · July 26, 2012

Serial Number 6692884 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SHOULD BE A "RAILWAY TIMER".

Anonymous · May 9, 2012

Serial Number 6692298 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The grade number is correct but the model name
should be added- OVERLAND

Anonymous · May 9, 2012

Serial Number 6692298 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 163 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 163 Pocket Watch