Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 65 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 916501
Grade: 65
Model: 1
Class: 51
Estimated Production Year: 1882
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,000
Size: 8s
Jewels: 13j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 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: 632.65G8.8S30.81M30.H613.L157.13J40
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.83
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.68
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057%
Registry Population: 33 (0.66%)

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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.


marym06 1 · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 917952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 917952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2021

Serial Number 918234 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 916501 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2020

Serial Number 915230 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 186 · October 6, 2019

Serial Number 915664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2019

Serial Number 918690 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2019

Serial Number 915022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 916093 was reported as accurate.

Cmassari29 1 · July 14, 2018

Serial Number 915890 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2017

Serial Number 917916 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

Anonymous · April 10, 2017

Serial Number 915635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

Anonymous · December 2, 2016

Serial Number 917624 was reported as accurate.

wndswept 202 · February 10, 2016

Serial Number 917671 was reported as accurate.

DanielindForest 33 · March 14, 2015

Serial Number 916132 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

DanielindForest 33 · February 5, 2015

Serial Number 916132 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

Anonymous · August 5, 2014

Serial Number 916827 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

darkstar 247 · June 30, 2014

Serial Number 918771 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

chevykingpower 215 · September 14, 2013

Serial Number 916347 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

Anonymous · January 28, 2013

Serial Number 918083 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8

Anonymous · January 28, 2013

Serial Number 918083 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 6 to 8
Elgin Grade 65 Pocket Watch