Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 242 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 242

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 11676842
Grade: 242
Model: 6
Class: 33
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Brass
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
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: 5018.242G6.16S1050.166M330.H3355.P2781.17J513
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.96
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014%
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)

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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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · April 28, 2023

Serial Number 11676599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2021

Serial Number 11676838 was reported as accurate.

Harlton Supporter 98 · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 11676269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2020

Serial Number 11676269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2020

Serial Number 11676867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2019

Serial Number 11676510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 11676722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2016

Serial Number 11676838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2016

Serial Number 11676078 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 242 Pocket Watch