Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 749311
Grade: 82
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Model: 2
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,000
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M2-13J-HGL-U-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 13j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
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: 590.82G3.18S444.182M57.H576.L125.13J33
Database Version: v52.204
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
23.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.25
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.016%
Registry Population: 13 (0.65%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.67% Analyzing 152 Sales
Research Note: The Elgin 1896 Material Catalog designates all Grade 82 runs prior to serial #874,001 as "Series 2" and all runs following #874,001 as "Series 3." Series designations were transitioned to model numbers in the 1904 Material Catalog.

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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 · July 23, 2023

Serial Number 749149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2022

Serial Number 749992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2021

Serial Number 748021 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2020

Serial Number 748122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2020

Serial Number 748991 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is marked “17 jewel”
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 749378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2019

Serial Number 749417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2019

Serial Number 749417 was reported as accurate.

sinanogus 2 · July 7, 2019

Serial Number 749311 was reported as accurate.

sinanogus 2 · July 7, 2019

Serial Number 749311 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 26, 2019

Serial Number 748691 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 469 · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 749378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2017

Serial Number 748437 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 17, 2017

Serial Number 749345 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 13j

iraplowman 2 · August 5, 2013

Serial Number 748017 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · April 16, 2013

Serial Number 748405 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement serial number 748405 is a 13 jewel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · July 12, 2012

Serial Number 749532 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch