Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 357 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 357

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 15567877
Grade: 357
Model: 2
Class: 128
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,000
Size: 14s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7289.357G8.14S42.142M21.O2598.P4683.15J2106
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.10
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: 5 (0.50%)

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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 · May 21, 2018

Serial Number 15567267 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 15567181 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2018

Serial Number 15567906 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size 16
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Grade 357 is described by Elgin factory documentation as being 14 Size.

Anonymous · December 4, 2012

Serial Number 15567452 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 14