Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 381 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 381

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 16061558
Grade: 381
Model: 6
Class: 107
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 41
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000
Variant Est. Production: 44,000 (16S-M6-17J-HNP-AT)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7613.381G20.16S1795.166M703.H4755.P4963.17J1019
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
134.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.089%
Registry Population: 13 (0.65%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.64% Analyzing 184 Sales

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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.


cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · May 1, 2021

Serial Number 16062873 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2021

Serial Number 16062780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2020

Serial Number 16062689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2020

Serial Number 16061308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2019

Serial Number 16062907 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2018

Serial Number 16061161 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · September 3, 2018

Serial Number 16062845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2016

Serial Number 16062143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2015

Serial Number 16062890 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 16061976 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I think there is some confusion on the Elgin (and
other) three finger bridge models. This may be
because the the Elgin.org lists 244, 305, 337,
381 and others as "made bridge". Bout if you look
at the class, they are all shown to be 3/4 bridge
design. A true bridge watch like the Hamilton
960/961 have three separate plates. One to hold
the barrel, one (the bridge) to hold the center
and third wheels, with screws at opposite ends,
and a third bridge to hold the fourth and escape
wheels. All Elgin 3FB models have only two plates:
One to hold the barrel and center wheel and one to
hold the third, fourth and escape wheels. They may
have three "fingers" but it is actually one plate,
making the watch a 3/4 plate. I was wrong in the
past for calling my 3FB accurate. They are 3/4 not
bridge plate design.

Anonymous · May 27, 2014

Serial Number 16061603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 16062094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2012

Serial Number 16061598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2012

Serial Number 16062184 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 381 Pocket Watch