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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 15832391 Question Mark
Grade: 189 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 68 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 10 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (12S-M2-19J-HNP-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND) Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Safety 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
Standard Dial Type: Single-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
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7461.189G7.12S722.122M383.H4679.P4826.19J94 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.58 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.020% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.50%) Question Mark

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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.


dfurtado 122 · November 12, 2023

Serial Number 15832391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2019

Serial Number 15832234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2019

Serial Number 15832477 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 27, 2019

Serial Number 15832302 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2017

Serial Number 15832292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 15832692 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2015

Serial Number 15832339 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2012

Serial Number 15832158 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch