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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 189

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 15123131
Grade: 189
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 2
Class: 68
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,000
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (12S-M2-19J-HNP-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size: 12s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Jeweled Safety
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
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: 6996.189G6.12S638.122M343.H4457.P4443.19J81
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.94
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.58
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.020%
Registry Population: 3 (0.30%)

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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 · August 26, 2021

Serial Number 15123345 was reported as accurate.

Pleinart 2 · March 7, 2020

Serial Number 15123408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2020

Serial Number 15123100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2019

Serial Number 15123059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2016

Serial Number 15123428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2015

Serial Number 15123201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2013

Serial Number 15123345 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 0 positions adjusted

Anonymous · January 23, 2013

Serial Number 15123195 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch