Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 331 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 331

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 11853074 Question Mark
Grade: 331 Question Mark
Model: 11 Question Mark
Class: 120 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5140.331G1.18S2414.1811M1.O1617.P2880.16J30 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.51 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.69 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.003% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (0.93%) Question Mark
Research Note: Recorded in original serial lists as Grade "Special." Observations indicate only the first 1,500 in the run designated for 2,000 were actually manufactured.

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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.


Joelfitz281 13 · October 15, 2024

Serial Number 11853834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2024

Serial Number 11853165 was reported as accurate.

Durant1 42 · October 27, 2022

Serial Number 11853509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2022

Serial Number 11854084 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 13, 2022

Serial Number 11853234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2021

Serial Number 11853701 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 11854026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 11854206 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · November 3, 2019

Serial Number 11853603 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · August 12, 2019

Serial Number 11854094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2019

Serial Number 11854094 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 101 · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 11853222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2018

Serial Number 11853563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2018

Serial Number 11853161 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2018

Serial Number 11853563 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 11, 2017

Serial Number 11853563 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · September 16, 2017

Serial Number 11853442 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 27, 2017

Serial Number 11853246 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 14, 2016

Serial Number 11854157 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 14, 2016

Serial Number 11854157 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 26, 2016

Serial Number 11853734 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2016

Serial Number 11854096 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 21, 2015

Serial Number 11853056 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: according to the "book" this movement is adjusted
to 5 positions and of course it's RR grade!

Anonymous · September 13, 2015

Serial Number 11853347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2015

Serial Number 11853283 was reported as accurate.

FFdriver 1 · December 23, 2014

Serial Number 11853074 was reported as accurate.

jim1720 4 · August 29, 2014

Serial Number 11853963 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · April 25, 2014

Serial Number 11853149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2013

Serial Number 11853296 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 331 Pocket Watch