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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 156 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 156 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 156

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 10249599 Question Mark
Grade: 156 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 36 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 800 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Pressed) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class F Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4209.156G3.16S828.166M215.H2896.P2125.21J98 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.63 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.66 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (1.80%) Question Mark
Research Note: According to Material Catalogs, the movement was upgraded to a double-roller escapement beginning with serial #10249901.

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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.


Huweis 1 · June 28, 2023

Serial Number 10249451 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2023

Serial Number 10249451 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2023

Serial Number 10249451 was reported as accurate.

ewened 25 · October 22, 2022

Serial Number 10249707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2022

Serial Number 10249859 was reported as accurate.

ABUMALEK 97 · March 6, 2021

Serial Number 10249526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2020

Serial Number 10249229 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2020

Serial Number 10249350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2019

Serial Number 10249374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2018

Serial Number 10249197 was reported as accurate.

barberr1 67 · April 28, 2018

Serial Number 10249719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2018

Serial Number 10249209 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · April 7, 2016

Serial Number 10249247 was reported as accurate.

kfenton530 1 · February 1, 2016

Serial Number 10249433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2016

Serial Number 10249433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2015

Serial Number 10249991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2015

Serial Number 10249161 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2014

Serial Number 10249760 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · April 23, 2014

Serial Number 10249820 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · February 26, 2014

Serial Number 10249433 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of 'Adjusted to Positions' not indicated on
movement

LeroyC 392 · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 10249230 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of 'Adjusted to Positions' not indicated on
movement

LeroyC 392 · October 10, 2013

Serial Number 10249878 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of 'Adjusted to Positions' not indicated on
movement

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 10249352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2012

Serial Number 10249764 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 156 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 156 Pocket Watch