Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 87

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 879208
Grade: 87
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1881
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 34,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 612.87G2.18S455.181M373.H596.K470.11J244
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
101.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.50
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.067%
Registry Population: 52 (1.04%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.99% Analyzing 176 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 · April 26, 2021

Serial Number 877837 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2021

Serial Number 879998 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2020

Serial Number 879514 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2020

Serial Number 879514 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2020

Serial Number 877215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2020

Serial Number 878834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2019

Serial Number 879554 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 10, 2019

Serial Number 877047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 877047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 879078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2017

Serial Number 879354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 879354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2016

Serial Number 879514 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 26, 2016

Serial Number 878025 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 23, 2016

Serial Number 878025 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 12, 2016

Serial Number 876152 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 7, 2016

Serial Number 876152 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 14, 2015

Serial Number 875629 was reported as accurate.

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

pivotkiller 23 · October 21, 2014

Serial Number 879208 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 1, 2014

Serial Number 877607 was reported as inaccurate.

Note:

the second hand is opposite the pendulum not 90
degrees.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · February 28, 2014

Serial Number 879318 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 29, 2014

Serial Number 877068 was reported as accurate.

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

GPa212 174 · December 19, 2013

Serial Number 879854 was reported as accurate.

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

Jim90078 35 · December 16, 2013

Serial Number 876837 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 876837 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 878943 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 11, 2013

Serial Number 876541 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 878297 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 8, 2013

Serial Number 879399 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is an open face movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · November 19, 2012

Serial Number 876833 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch