Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 145 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 145

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7720842
Grade: 145
Model: 5
Class: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production: 33,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
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: 3034.145G15.18S1636.185M503.O698.P1206.15J878
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
98.80
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: 6 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.06% Analyzing 125 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 · November 16, 2022

Serial Number 7720890 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Watch is a 7 jewel not a 15
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

VICTORIAN1859 82 · May 14, 2022

Serial Number 7720354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2020

Serial Number 7720523 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2020

Serial Number 7720039 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2020

Serial Number 7720039 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2020

Serial Number 7720763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2015

Serial Number 7720753 was reported as accurate.

conpen 7 · February 21, 2014

Serial Number 7720842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 7720039 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 7720039 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2012

Serial Number 7720606 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 145 Pocket Watch