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: 11150770 Question Mark
Grade: 242 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 33 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 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: 4710.242G5.16S964.166M286.H3167.P2530.17J469 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
12 (1.20%) 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 · August 18, 2022

Serial Number 11150878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2021

Serial Number 11150770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 11150841 was reported as accurate.

d2hensley 19 · March 17, 2018

Serial Number 11150770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2016

Serial Number 11150197 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2016

Serial Number 11150197 was reported as accurate.

qkersh61 23 · November 3, 2016

Serial Number 11150197 was reported as accurate.

Jvictor 15 · April 22, 2015

Serial Number 11150751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2012

Serial Number 11150853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2012

Serial Number 11150552 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 242 Pocket Watch