Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 156 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 156 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 156

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 13504069 Question Mark
Grade: 156 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 36 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1909 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 800 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Pressed) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line 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: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class F Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 6079.156G4.16S1347.166M489.H3968.P3672.21J155 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.63 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.66 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (4.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate this run [13504001-13505000] as Grade 156. However, observations support that only the first ~200 movements from the run were actually manufactured.

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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 17, 2019

Serial Number 13504198 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2019

Serial Number 13504198 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2019

Serial Number 13504059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 13504115 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 156 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 156 Pocket Watch