Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 170 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 170

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7258665 Question Mark
Grade: 170 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 10 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 18 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 21,100 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2859.170G9.18S1565.185M462.O632.P1064.15J819 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
63.52 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.49 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.042% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) 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.


Rcardkidz 4083 · May 16, 2024

Serial Number 7258760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2023

Serial Number 7258864 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 15, 2022

Serial Number 7258665 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4083 · May 13, 2021

Serial Number 7258521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2020

Serial Number 7258924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2020

Serial Number 7258762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2020

Serial Number 7258925 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2018

Serial Number 7258848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2016

Serial Number 7258733 was reported as accurate.

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

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · June 2, 2015

Serial Number 7258411 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 17, 2015

Serial Number 7258289 was reported as accurate.

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

jerrydk7 227 · March 9, 2014

Serial Number 7258665 was reported as accurate.

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

Ripperg9 2 · July 21, 2013

Serial Number 7258417 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 11, 2012

Serial Number 7258468 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 11, 2012

Serial Number 7258468 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 11, 2012

Serial Number 7258468 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 7258665 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 15, 2012

Serial Number 7258595 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 170 Pocket Watch