Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 242 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 242

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 10812727 Question Mark
Grade: 242 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 33 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) 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 Straight Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Brass Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4531.242G4.16S912.166M261.H3071.P2387.17J450 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.476 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.09 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (1.40%) Question Mark

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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 · April 16, 2023

Serial Number 10812723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2021

Serial Number 10812225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2021

Serial Number 10812723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2021

Serial Number 10812322 was reported as accurate.

JEBOOTHE 2 · January 18, 2019

Serial Number 10812611 was reported as accurate.

barberr1 67 · March 28, 2018

Serial Number 10812990 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · January 21, 2018

Serial Number 10812584 was reported as accurate.

USNRet 140 · December 26, 2017

Serial Number 10812865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 10812908 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 10812272 was reported as accurate.

JEBOOTHE 2 · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 10812611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2013

Serial Number 10812611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2012

Serial Number 10812458 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 242 Pocket Watch