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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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10249991
Grade: 156
Model: 6
Class: 36
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,200
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 800
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Pressed)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Pallet Jewel Material: Ruby
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class F
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4208.156G3.16S828.166M215.H2895.P2125.21J97
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.58
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.66
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006%
Registry Population: 18 (1.80%)
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 16 · 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