Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 87

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 720795
Grade: 87
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 34,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 576.87G1.18S439.181M365.H562.K459.11J239
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
101.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.50
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.067%
Registry Population: 49 (0.98%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.99% Analyzing 176 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.


Anonymous · February 15, 2023

Serial Number 723679 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · November 26, 2022

Serial Number 724153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2022

Serial Number 723679 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2022

Serial Number 721661 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2022

Serial Number 721661 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · January 30, 2022

Serial Number 723280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2021

Serial Number 720025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2021

Serial Number 720025 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · February 7, 2019

Serial Number 721164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2019

Serial Number 721530 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · November 22, 2018

Serial Number 720275 was reported as accurate.

rpsobreiro 41 · June 2, 2016

Serial Number 723460 was reported as accurate.

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

Cincinnatus 26 · November 23, 2015

Serial Number 720778 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 17, 2015

Serial Number 721820 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · February 17, 2015

Serial Number 721820 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · October 16, 2013

Serial Number 721166 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 18, 2013

Serial Number 721653 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 28, 2013

Serial Number 720874 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 2, 2012

Serial Number 722032 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 721791 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 10, 2012

Serial Number 722627 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch