Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 316 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 316

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 12533929
Grade: 316
Model: 4
Class: 105
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 59
Grade/Model Total Production: 73,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5529.316G6.18S2514.184M384.H3671.L1727.15J1621
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
220.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
85.46
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.145%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)

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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.


Jrrustin 4 · July 9, 2023

Serial Number 12533554 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · June 10, 2020

Serial Number 12533469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2019

Serial Number 12533473 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2012

Serial Number 12533463 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 316 Pocket Watch