Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 29 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 29

Lady Elgin

Private Label(s) in Run:

California Lady

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 76935 Question Mark
Grade: 29 Question Mark
Variation: Lady Elgin Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 47 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 25,000 (10S-M3-15J) Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [32] DU/PU Reg. +/- 50 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 102.29G3.10S4.103M3.H101.K101.15J40 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.88 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (0.45%) Question Mark
Research Note: #76570: Verified as Private Label ("California Lady") with 15 Jewels.

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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.


watchwinder 32 · December 8, 2023

Serial Number 78477 was reported as accurate.

Mnjie6 2 · May 8, 2022

Serial Number 77539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2022

Serial Number 77539 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · October 11, 2021

Serial Number 76486 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2021

Serial Number 79582 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 6, 2021

Serial Number 76570 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · January 5, 2021

Serial Number 76560 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

kevinstang 14 · November 17, 2020

Serial Number 77997 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · November 30, 2019

Serial Number 77533 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Evansar 1 · March 17, 2019

Serial Number 79556 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · March 17, 2019

Serial Number 79556 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Gillbracey 1 · October 14, 2018

Serial Number 79213 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · October 14, 2018

Serial Number 79213 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Vanzant 1 · June 23, 2018

Serial Number 78451 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · June 23, 2018

Serial Number 78451 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

georged Supporter 162 · October 8, 2017

Serial Number 78680 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · August 3, 2017

Serial Number 78324 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · April 18, 2017

Serial Number 79872 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · January 29, 2017

Serial Number 77379 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · May 5, 2016

Serial Number 76428 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

VargasJewelers 1 · April 9, 2015

Serial Number 76068 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · March 18, 2015

Serial Number 78207 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · February 8, 2015

Serial Number 78207 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · December 8, 2014

Serial Number 76830 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

lizzy27 2 · December 20, 2013

Serial Number 76878 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

lizzy27 2 · December 20, 2013

Serial Number 76878 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · June 9, 2013

Serial Number 76008 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · March 31, 2013

Serial Number 78316 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 77769 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 1
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · November 13, 2012

Serial Number 76008 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2012

Serial Number 77646 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 31, 2012

Serial Number 76008 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · September 17, 2012

Serial Number 78562 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · June 12, 2012

Serial Number 78146 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Elgin Grade 29 Pocket Watch