Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 29 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 29

Lady Elgin

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 938253 Question Mark
Grade: 29 Question Mark
Variation: Lady Elgin Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 47 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1882 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 25,000 (10S-M3-15J) Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j 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: 639.29G14.10S47.103M14.H620.K476.15J155 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: v52.449 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
27 (0.54%) 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 · March 5, 2022

Serial Number 935699 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · September 13, 2021

Serial Number 937445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 939007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2021

Serial Number 935224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2021

Serial Number 939284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2020

Serial Number 935832 was reported as accurate.

bjeans01 Supporter 54 · May 3, 2020

Serial Number 936290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2020

Serial Number 937967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2020

Serial Number 937967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 939284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2019

Serial Number 938819 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 938253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 935764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2019

Serial Number 936424 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

razorblade64 34 · July 10, 2019

Serial Number 935759 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2019

Serial Number 936907 was reported as accurate.

Ladybug27870 13 · March 14, 2019

Serial Number 936004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2019

Serial Number 936004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2018

Serial Number 935506 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2018

Serial Number 938424 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2016

Serial Number 939106 was reported as accurate.

colaman6mcq Supporter 151 · March 27, 2016

Serial Number 935693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2016

Serial Number 936606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2016

Serial Number 935260 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2015

Serial Number 936239 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: After taking the dial off, it was determined to
have 15 jewels not 11 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · November 23, 2015

Serial Number 937034 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · September 18, 2015

Serial Number 936606 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

timerestored 278 · February 2, 2015

Serial Number 936119 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

casillas 40 · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 937471 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 936752 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · October 26, 2012

Serial Number 935476 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · June 10, 2012

Serial Number 939885 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Elgin Grade 29 Pocket Watch