Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 87

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 986997
Grade: 87
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1882
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 34,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full 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: 655.87G3.18S470.181M380.H629.K481.11J254
Database Version: v52.204
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
101.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.50
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.067%
Registry Population: 40 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.99% Analyzing 176 Sales

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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 26, 2022

Serial Number 985744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2020

Serial Number 988044 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2019

Serial Number 986201 was reported as accurate.

Genejockey 8 · March 31, 2019

Serial Number 986205 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2019

Serial Number 989499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2018

Serial Number 985871 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2018

Serial Number 986205 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 989178 was reported as accurate.

clydefire841 2 · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 985914 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · October 15, 2014

Serial Number 988739 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · September 8, 2014

Serial Number 987524 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

MontanaMac 53 · March 1, 2014

Serial Number 989384 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

mizane 1 · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 989382 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 989382 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · January 2, 2014

Serial Number 989229 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · December 6, 2013

Serial Number 987257 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · September 6, 2013

Serial Number 988192 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 988943 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · August 12, 2013

Serial Number 988023 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Collcoeb 6 · July 7, 2013

Serial Number 989081 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · June 22, 2013

Serial Number 989081 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · January 17, 2013

Serial Number 986930 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 989607 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 989607 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 985288 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 87 Pocket Watch