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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 351 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 351

Lord Elgin

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 12718223 Question Mark
Grade: 351 Question Mark
Variation: Lord Elgin Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 41 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 600 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 500 (16S-M7-23J-ONP) Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,400 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Old English Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Safety Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Lord Elgin
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
5 Positions
Safety Barrel
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5647.351G1.16S1236.167M320.O1812.P3321.23J23 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.80 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.64 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.001% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
23 (4.60%) Question Mark
Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate two separate runs for Grade 351: 12,718,001-12,719,000 [1,000] 15,159,001-15,160,000 [1,000] However, evidence exists to support that only the first 500 or the first run and only 100 of the second run were manufactured. Furthermore, the first run is pendant-set while the second run is lever-set.

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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 · December 14, 2021

Serial Number 12718276 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 12718128 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2019

Serial Number 12718462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2019

Serial Number 12718337 was reported as accurate.

334334 44 · August 28, 2018

Serial Number 12718343 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2017

Serial Number 12718343 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2017

Serial Number 12718076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2017

Serial Number 12718281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2017

Serial Number 12718175 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2017

Serial Number 12718175 was reported as accurate.

pdxwatch 8 · April 7, 2017

Serial Number 12718107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2017

Serial Number 12718104 was reported as accurate.

Brycef 107 · December 19, 2016

Serial Number 12718001 was reported as accurate.

cranemaker Supporter 82 · December 14, 2016

Serial Number 12718365 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2016

Serial Number 12718480 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · April 8, 2015

Serial Number 12718051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 12718380 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · July 23, 2014

Serial Number 12718406 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · April 23, 2014

Serial Number 12718225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2014

Serial Number 12718394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2013

Serial Number 12718011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 12718025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2013

Serial Number 12718406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2013

Serial Number 12718428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2013

Serial Number 12718394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 12718249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2012

Serial Number 12718444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2012

Serial Number 12718444 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 351 Pocket Watch