Pocket Watch Database


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

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 163

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6727602 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: 7 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: 2680.163G7.18S1485.182M181.H2001.L1164.17J140 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
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
13 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -19.23% Analyzing 54 Sales 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.


Clawhammerbob 1 · January 12, 2023

Serial Number 6727296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2021

Serial Number 6727889 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2021

Serial Number 6727194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2021

Serial Number 6727283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2021

Serial Number 6727283 was reported as accurate.

dwbsr 42 · January 16, 2020

Serial Number 6727602 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · August 23, 2017

Serial Number 6727588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2017

Serial Number 6727070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2015

Serial Number 6727296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2014

Serial Number 6727409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2013

Serial Number 6727346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2013

Serial Number 6727250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 6727330 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 163 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 163 Pocket Watch