Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 337 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 337

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 15028514
Grade: 337
Model: 6
Class: 33
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 6951.337G8.16S1588.166M611.H4437.P4407.17J862
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.16
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.39
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.030%
Registry Population: 3 (0.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.78% Analyzing 58 Sales
Research Note: #15028553 and #15028514 Reported as Fitted with Private Label Dial, "Palliard Non-Magnetic Watch Company - Chicago"

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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 22, 2021

Serial Number 15028248 was reported as accurate.

Lavern 25 · July 14, 2019

Serial Number 15028514 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15028514 also marked only 17 jewel and adjusted,
with Palliard dial. Uses standard Elgin staff.
Single roller.

Anonymous · June 6, 2019

Serial Number 15028551 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: The watch has no markings on the movement,
except
17 Jewels Adjusted, and the serial number, which
is how these were. It has the "Palliard
Non-Magnetic Watch Company Chicago dial made for
them by Elgin
Curator Response: Correct. This information is included in the research notes following the report on serial #15028553.

ngupaan 95 · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 15028553 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch has no markings on the movement, except
17 Jewels Adjusted, and the serial number, which
is how these were. They sport the "Palliard
Non-Magnetic Watch Company Chicago dial made for
them by Elgin, this is double sunk, Roman Numerals
with outer red seconds chapter.
Elgin Grade 337 Pocket Watch