Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 13 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 13

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 968981 Question Mark
Grade: 13 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1882 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 26 of 38 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 650.13G26.18S468.181M378.H626.K478.11J252 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
466.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
48 (0.96%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.36% Analyzing 683 Sales 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.


bogus22 Supporter 83 · March 12, 2022

Serial Number 968894 was reported as accurate.

Cpmeadors Supporter 36 · December 20, 2021

Serial Number 965723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2021

Serial Number 968168 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2021

Serial Number 968522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2021

Serial Number 968522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2020

Serial Number 965499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2020

Serial Number 968246 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2020

Serial Number 966060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2020

Serial Number 965999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2020

Serial Number 967058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2019

Serial Number 968444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2018

Serial Number 965169 was reported as accurate.

jcammaro 68 · March 29, 2018

Serial Number 968059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2017

Serial Number 969593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2016

Serial Number 968577 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 19, 2016

Serial Number 967111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2016

Serial Number 966650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2014

Serial Number 966907 was reported as accurate.

lmwhite111 26 · November 22, 2014

Serial Number 967247 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 6, 2014

Serial Number 969539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2014

Serial Number 969179 was reported as accurate.

Roberto 43 · November 11, 2013

Serial Number 966209 was reported as accurate.

Roberto 43 · November 11, 2013

Serial Number 966209 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 sz convertible,nickel,adjusted lever set.I
double checked serial no.Does not match Earhardt
book either
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. There is a run of Grade 50 (16s, Convertible) movements from 3966001- 3967000. I suspect your watch is from that run.

Anonymous · June 27, 2013

Serial Number 966041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2013

Serial Number 968100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 965723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 965231 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 13 Pocket Watch