Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 327 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 327

Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 11956173 Question Mark
Grade: 327 Question Mark
Model: 10 Question Mark
Class: 118 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 250 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 250 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 750 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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: 565955, D25694, 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
Commercial Standard
16 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Trade Mark
Pat. June 30. 96.
Pat. Aug. 18. 96.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5199.327G1.18S2435.1810M1.H3459.L1686.16J32 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.449 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.75 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.23 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.000% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (2.40%) Question Mark
Research Note: Recorded in original serial lists as Grade "Special." Observations indicate only the first 250 in the run designated for 1,000 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.


Anonymous · November 11, 2022

Serial Number 11956158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2022

Serial Number 11956011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2022

Serial Number 11956011 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 11956171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2021

Serial Number 11956171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2020

Serial Number 11956050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2019

Serial Number 11956173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2013

Serial Number 11956050 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 327 Pocket Watch