Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 173 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 173

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7036714
Grade: 173
Model: 1
Class: 60
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 6,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 59,000
Size: 0s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2794.173G4.0S186.01M186.H2088.P1014.7J758
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
176.65
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
68.59
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.117%
Registry Population: 18 (0.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.52% Analyzing 113 Sales

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 11, 2023

Serial Number 7036721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2021

Serial Number 7037512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2021

Serial Number 7038385 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have this model and it is engraved with the year
1897 on the case
Curator Response: This is consistent with the +/-3 year tolerance for the estimated production year.

Anonymous · May 15, 2020

Serial Number 7039975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2019

Serial Number 7040132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2018

Serial Number 7038643 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2018

Serial Number 7040579 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2017

Serial Number 7040234 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

dscottgoodrick 142 · December 3, 2016

Serial Number 7038014 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

dscottgoodrick 142 · December 3, 2016

Serial Number 7038014 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · October 31, 2015

Serial Number 7039479 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · March 1, 2015

Serial Number 7037151 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · November 23, 2013

Serial Number 7040777 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · June 5, 2013

Serial Number 7039020 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 173 Pocket Watch