Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 279 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 279

Overland

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10125170
Grade: 279
Variation: Overland
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000
Variant Est. Production: 6,000 (18S-M5-17J-ONP-A-OVERLAND)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Overland
17 Jewels
Elgin, Ill. U.S.A.
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4150.279G1.18S2082.185M708.O1186.P2076.17J386
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.07
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014%
Registry Population: 13 (0.65%)

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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.


nicnic Supporter 385 · September 26, 2023

Serial Number 10124688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2023

Serial Number 10125780 was reported as accurate.

texascpo1945 Supporter 34 · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 10124372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2019

Serial Number 10125613 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 10125413 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 10125170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2017

Serial Number 10125831 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2017

Serial Number 10125170 was reported as accurate.

odiekyle66 77 · November 1, 2017

Serial Number 10124996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2017

Serial Number 10125068 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2017

Serial Number 10125512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2016

Serial Number 10125832 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2015

Serial Number 10125762 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 10125249 was reported as accurate.

jakester1042 93 · March 25, 2014

Serial Number 10125446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2014

Serial Number 10124022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 10124375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number 10124394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2012

Serial Number 10124859 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2012

Serial Number 10124567 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 279 Pocket Watch