Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 327 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 327

Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 11956180
Grade: 327
Model: 10
Class: 118
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 250
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 250
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 750
Size: 18s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 565955, D25694, 77078
Movement Markings: Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
Commercial Standard
16 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Trade Mark
Pat. June 30. 96.
Pat. Aug. 18. 96.
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5198.327G1.18S2434.1810M1.H3458.L1685.16J32
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.75
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.23
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.000%
Registry Population: 6 (2.40%)
Research Note: Recorded in original serial lists as Grade "Special." Observations indicate only the first 250 in the run designated for 1,000 were actually manufactured.

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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 · November 11, 2022

Serial Number 11956158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2022

Serial Number 11956011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2022

Serial Number 11956011 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 11956171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2021

Serial Number 11956171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2020

Serial Number 11956050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2019

Serial Number 11956173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2013

Serial Number 11956050 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 327 Pocket Watch