Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 332 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 332

Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 11855226 Question Mark
Grade: 332 Question Mark
Model: 11 Question Mark
Class: 120 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j 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: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 565955, D25694, 77078, 347272 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
Commercial Standard
17 Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Trade Mark
Patented June 30.96.
Pat. Aug.18. 6.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5142.332G1.18S2416.1811M3.O1619.P2882.17J537 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.01 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.11 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.20%) Question Mark
Research Note: Recorded in original serial lists as Grade "Special." Observations indicate the entirety of the run designated for 1,000 may not have been 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.


hossners Supporter 14 · March 22, 2021

Serial Number 11855318 was reported as accurate.

hossners Supporter 14 · March 22, 2021

Serial Number 11855318 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2020

Serial Number 11855275 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 11855226 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 11855444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 11855288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 11855535 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2018

Serial Number 11855150 was reported as accurate.

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

ncplumber 150 · November 5, 2017

Serial Number 11855126 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 16, 2016

Serial Number 11855539 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 16, 2016

Serial Number 11855309 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 15, 2016

Serial Number 11855309 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 12, 2015

Serial Number 11855079 was reported as accurate.

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

gstonethrow 19 · August 29, 2014

Serial Number 11855526 was reported as accurate.

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

LeroyC 392 · July 6, 2014

Serial Number 11855125 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dial marked "BALL WATCH CO." "CLEVELAND" and
Barrel Plate marked "COMMERCIAL STANDARD""BALL
WATCH CO.""CLEVELAND, O." also
Railroad Grade should be Yes.
Elgin Grade 332 Pocket Watch