Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 73 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 73

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6849018
Grade: 73
Model: 5
Class: 11
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 12,000
Grade/Model Run: 98 of 117
Grade/Model Total Production: 659,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Case: Various
Run ID: 2725.73G98.18S1500.185M431.O590.P964.7J725
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.290
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,984.10
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
766.67
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.303%
Registry Population: 46 (0.38%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.67% Analyzing 1,597 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.


Zoosolo 138 · February 19, 2023

Serial Number 6849245 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 13, 2022

Serial Number 6849018 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2021

Serial Number 6849491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 6851573 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Automatic 254 · December 13, 2020

Serial Number 6853687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2020

Serial Number 6850566 was reported as accurate.

kendoris 2 · April 8, 2020

Serial Number 6842941 was reported as accurate.

slowhand 54 · January 31, 2020

Serial Number 6851947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2019

Serial Number 6842197 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2019

Serial Number 6851414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2019

Serial Number 6845920 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 8, 2019

Serial Number 6845954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2019

Serial Number 6845140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2018

Serial Number 6844180 was reported as accurate.

bogus22 Supporter 83 · June 4, 2018

Serial Number 6853574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 6851166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 6847810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2018

Serial Number 6843371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2017

Serial Number 6845212 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4002 · May 26, 2017

Serial Number 6842022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2015

Serial Number 6845941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2015

Serial Number 6849758 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2015

Serial Number 6851406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2015

Serial Number 6844422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2014

Serial Number 6848191 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

jerrydk7 227 · February 8, 2014

Serial Number 6842022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2014

Serial Number 6851353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2013

Serial Number 6850244 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The protractor-like scale is on the raised
platform marked "COCK" on your drawing and the
narrow arm points to it. Otherwise it looks the
same.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 6845561 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The fast slow adjustment is to the right of the
barrel bridge on what you have marked as ? cock

Anonymous · October 22, 2012

Serial Number 6850882 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2012

Serial Number 6848442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2012

Serial Number 6843283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2012

Serial Number 6845894 was reported as accurate.