Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 149

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6677824
Grade: 149
Variation: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,600
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Adjustment Tolerance: [10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2661.149G4.18S1475.182M177.H1986.L1157.21J17
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.89
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.95
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.017%
Registry Population: 14 (1.40%)

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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.


CG12960 21 · March 3, 2024

Serial Number 6677833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2023

Serial Number 6677899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2021

Serial Number 6677279 was reported as accurate.

mrWM734 2 · June 16, 2021

Serial Number 6677010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2021

Serial Number 6677670 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · September 22, 2019

Serial Number 6677843 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2019

Serial Number 6677963 was reported as accurate.

keys2la 12 · October 12, 2018

Serial Number 6677748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2018

Serial Number 6677612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2017

Serial Number 6677748 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j or 21j to 21j

Anonymous · February 5, 2015

Serial Number 6677555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2013

Serial Number 6677097 was reported as accurate.

OldEphram 30 · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 6677580 was reported as accurate.

mjrd63 15 · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 6677790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 6677795 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j

Anonymous · December 11, 2012

Serial Number 6677795 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j

Anonymous · May 1, 2012

Serial Number 6677378 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewel count is 21 and because it is a Hunter,
cannot be considered Railroad Grade....
Curator Response: This particular watch would have qualified for railroad service at the time it was manufactured.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j

Anonymous · April 23, 2012

Serial Number 6677378 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch