Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 172 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 172

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7635292
Grade: 172
Model: 5
Class: 11
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 33,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3000.172G7.18S1622.185M497.O690.P1180.7J867
Database Version: v52.249
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
99.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
38.34
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.065%
Registry Population: 10 (0.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.35% Analyzing 85 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.


TerryfromCanada Supporter 481 · August 19, 2023

Serial Number 7637075 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3476 · February 5, 2023

Serial Number 7635931 was reported as accurate.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 481 · November 7, 2020

Serial Number 7636809 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 172 Pocket Watch