Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 50

Private Label(s) in Run:

Myers & Finch - St Paul.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 980967 Question Mark
Grade: 50 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 17 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1882 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 34 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 653.50G5.16S50.161M15.C23.L171.15J156 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: v52.479 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
14 (1.40%) Question Mark
Research Note: #980842: Verified as Private Label Marked "Myers & Finch - St Paul." [NAWCC]

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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 · January 5, 2024

Serial Number 980289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 980868 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2019

Serial Number 980842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2019

Serial Number 980829 was reported as accurate.

qkersh61 23 · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 980651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2016

Serial Number 980727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2014

Serial Number 980888 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · May 18, 2014

Serial Number 980645 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 980097 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 50 Pocket Watch