Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 50

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 815677 Question Mark
Grade: 50 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 17 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 34 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500 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: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 598.50G3.16S32.161M11.C14.L131.15J137 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: v52.505 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
8 (0.80%) 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 · May 19, 2023

Serial Number 815995 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2022

Serial Number 815111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2021

Serial Number 815893 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2021

Serial Number 815848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2019

Serial Number 815412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2016

Serial Number 815479 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 815125 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · December 2, 2015

Serial Number 815125 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2015

Serial Number 815461 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Rebelyell 11 · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 815547 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 815843 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 815144 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch