Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 173 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 173

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7884880 Question Mark
Grade: 173 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 60 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 12 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 59,000 Question Mark
Size: 0s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3138.173G12.0S232.01M230.H2284.P1279.7J916 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
177.63 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
68.59 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.117% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (0.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.21% Analyzing 117 Sales 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.


Anonymous · April 7, 2021

Serial Number 7880295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2021

Serial Number 7881439 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2021

Serial Number 7883261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2021

Serial Number 7880005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2021

Serial Number 7880005 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · August 21, 2020

Serial Number 7882039 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2016

Serial Number 7883886 was reported as accurate.

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

chevykingpower 215 · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 7880924 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 3, 2014

Serial Number 7880846 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 17, 2013

Serial Number 7881536 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 173 Pocket Watch