Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 334 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 334

Official RR Standard

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 12281405
Grade: 334
Model: 11
Class: 121
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,500
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Adjustment Tolerance: [30] DU/PU Reg. +/- 30 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 565955, D26267, 77078, 347272
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
Ball Watch Co. Cleveland, O.
333
Double Roller
Trade Mark
21 Jewels
Sapphire Pallets
Safety Pinion
Adjusted.
Patented Nov. 17, 85.
Pat. Aug. 18, 96.
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5382.334G2.18S2475.1811M7.O1701.L1707.21J138
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.51
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.69
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.003%
Registry Population: 11 (2.20%)
Research Note: Recorded in original serial lists as Grade "Special." Observations indicate only the first 500 in the run designated for 1,000 were actually manufactured. Movements Marked "333."

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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 · July 8, 2023

Serial Number 12281131 was reported as accurate.

brg404 32 · May 21, 2022

Serial Number 12281381 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2022

Serial Number 12281468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2022

Serial Number 12281468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2021

Serial Number 12281294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2020

Serial Number 12281258 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · December 4, 2018

Serial Number 12281405 was reported as accurate.

barberr1 67 · February 3, 2018

Serial Number 12281285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2015

Serial Number 12281137 was reported as accurate.

bamadadof3a Supporter 45 · February 4, 2015

Serial Number 12281192 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels and sapphire pallets 333 on movement
besides the jewels the rest looks correct
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · December 31, 2014

Serial Number 12281491 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Elgin Grade 334 Pocket Watch