Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 22 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 22

Gail Borden

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 884262 Question Mark
Grade: 22 Question Mark
Variation: Gail Borden Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 48 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 11 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 32,400 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 31,700 (10S-M4-11J-HGK-U-GAIL BORDEN) Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [32] DU/PU Reg. +/- 50 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 613.22G8.10S46.104M20.H597.K471.11J245 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: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
97.55 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
37.64 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.064% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
30 (0.60%) 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 10, 2022

Serial Number 881670 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · May 8, 2022

Serial Number 882417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2022

Serial Number 884076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2021

Serial Number 880467 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2020

Serial Number 884867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2020

Serial Number 880385 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2020

Serial Number 880595 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · August 14, 2020

Serial Number 883334 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · April 18, 2020

Serial Number 882791 was reported as accurate.

Andrew9000 85 · March 17, 2020

Serial Number 881589 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 884653 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2018

Serial Number 880996 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · April 19, 2018

Serial Number 880114 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · April 11, 2018

Serial Number 880114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2017

Serial Number 880875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2017

Serial Number 883463 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · March 8, 2017

Serial Number 883506 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · March 6, 2017

Serial Number 883506 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2017

Serial Number 881708 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

cmdraven 4083 · December 17, 2016

Serial Number 883823 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · October 26, 2016

Serial Number 882792 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · May 30, 2016

Serial Number 882321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2016

Serial Number 884010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2016

Serial Number 884391 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 881025 was reported as accurate.

334334 44 · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 883006 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · March 20, 2015

Serial Number 884593 was reported as accurate.

TexasTim 4 · December 28, 2014

Serial Number 884466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2014

Serial Number 884262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2014

Serial Number 884145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2014

Serial Number 884145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2014

Serial Number 880715 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 18, 2014

Serial Number 884555 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · August 30, 2013

Serial Number 883438 was reported as accurate.

KithAB 25 · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 883614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2013

Serial Number 883062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2012

Serial Number 881654 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 884772 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2012

Serial Number 884579 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 22 Pocket Watch