Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 1 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 1

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 740001
Grade: 1
Model: 3
Class: 25
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 503527
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 583.1G3.16S23.163M9.H569.L118.7J170
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.98
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.43
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Anonymous · March 5, 2013

Serial Number 740901 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 1 Pocket Watch