Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 257 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 257

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10502679
Grade: 257
Model: 6
Class: 92
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4371.257G5.16S870.166M241.H2980.P2252.15J1259
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010%
Registry Population: 1 (0.10%)

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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 · June 4, 2023

Serial Number 10502159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2016

Serial Number 10502480 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 257 Pocket Watch