Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 3 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 3

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 805261 Question Mark
Grade: 3 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 24 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Old Style Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 503527 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 593.3G4.16S29.163M14.H579.L127.15J133 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: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
73.16 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.21 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.048% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.20%) 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.


cmould Supporter 192 · March 5, 2023

Serial Number 805261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2022

Serial Number 805731 was reported as accurate.

Dickstalder 4 · March 21, 2021

Serial Number 805880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2019

Serial Number 805774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2019

Serial Number 805637 was reported as accurate.

BOBTICTAC1940 34 · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 805022 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · August 21, 2017

Serial Number 805251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2014

Serial Number 805287 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 1, 2013

Serial Number 805998 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 16, 2012

Serial Number 805228 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Train bride and Barrel bridge are one
piece,decrorative engraved around the edge and
center with Patent Pinion also engraved. Also
engraved with Elgin National Watch Co.
Balance Cock asis.
Elgin Grade 3 Pocket Watch