Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 318 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 318

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 12345831 Question Mark
Grade: 318 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 116 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1906 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 42 of 47 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 102,000 Question Mark
Size: 0s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5426.318G42.0S537.02M218.H3608.P3123.15J1591 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.508 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
307.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
118.62 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.202% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (0.37%) Question Mark
Research Note: Serial #12,345,678 has been utilized for prototype models. A 12-Size 21-Jewel 8-Day Watch with a Wind Indicator with this serial is pictured in "Complete Price Guide to Watches."

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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 · October 7, 2022

Serial Number 12345581 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · August 27, 2018

Serial Number 12343416 was reported as accurate.

Marit70 1 · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 12345934 was reported as accurate.

watchman4831 193 · May 22, 2016

Serial Number 12345865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2016

Serial Number 12344773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2014

Serial Number 12343859 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2014

Serial Number 12345831 was reported as accurate.

stephen 4 · November 3, 2013

Serial Number 12343396 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 28, 2013

Serial Number 12345840 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 318 Pocket Watch