Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 333 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 333

Official RR Standard

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 12279563 Question Mark
Grade: 333 Question Mark
Model: 11 Question Mark
Class: 121 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1906 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt 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: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [30] DU/PU Reg. +/- 30 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 565955, D26267, 77078, 347272 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
Official RR Standard
333
Double Roller
17 Jewels
Sapphire Pallets
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Trade Mark
Patented Nov. 17.96.
Pat. Aug.18.96.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5382.333G2.18S2475.1811M6.O1700.L1707.17J597 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
12.04 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.60 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.008% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (0.90%) Question Mark
Research Note: Recorded in original serial lists as Grade "Special."

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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 · April 18, 2024

Serial Number 12280357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2024

Serial Number 12279198 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2024

Serial Number 12280357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2023

Serial Number 12279257 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 915 · October 25, 2022

Serial Number 12279505 was reported as accurate.

ebsrods Supporter 130 · July 30, 2022

Serial Number 12280808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2022

Serial Number 12280359 was reported as accurate.

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

Serial Number 12280656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2021

Serial Number 12280920 was reported as accurate.

dichosa 13 · November 13, 2021

Serial Number 12280821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 12279510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2021

Serial Number 12279819 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2021

Serial Number 12280656 was reported as accurate.

ABUMALEK 97 · January 14, 2021

Serial Number 12280051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2020

Serial Number 12279563 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · July 26, 2020

Serial Number 12280543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2020

Serial Number 12280349 was reported as accurate.

phantacc Supporter 66 · January 8, 2020

Serial Number 12279738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2019

Serial Number 12279563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 12280622 was reported as accurate.

Wbridg10 111 · December 28, 2018

Serial Number 12280133 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2018

Serial Number 12280133 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · November 2, 2018

Serial Number 12280229 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2018

Serial Number 12280808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2018

Serial Number 12279584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2017

Serial Number 12280545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2017

Serial Number 12280208 was reported as accurate.

paulbillings 1 · April 3, 2017

Serial Number 12279845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2017

Serial Number 12280457 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2017

Serial Number 12279368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2017

Serial Number 12279403 was reported as accurate.

rubber 37 · February 18, 2017

Serial Number 12280601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2016

Serial Number 12279695 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2016

Serial Number 12280354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 12279917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 12279917 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · February 12, 2016

Serial Number 12280086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2015

Serial Number 12279994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2015

Serial Number 12279257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2015

Serial Number 12279417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2015

Serial Number 12280707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2015

Serial Number 12279359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2015

Serial Number 12280901 was reported as accurate.

geohturner1 3 · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 12280500 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Full plate Sapphire Pallets
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · August 5, 2013

Serial Number 12280286 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 333 Pocket Watch