Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 412 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 412

Mixed Run: Free-Sprung and Micrometric

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 16748348 Question Mark
Grade: 412 Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: Third Question Mark
Class: 91 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,600 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Free-Sprung or Micrometric Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 3 Positions
Safety Barrel
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8111.412G4.18S3181.188M133.O2993.L2103.21J219 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.84 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.13 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.20%) Question Mark
Research Note: #16748993 and #16748348: Verified to feature a free-sprung balance and wind indicator.

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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 13, 2024

Serial Number 16748600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2023

Serial Number 16748052 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: An Elgin pocket watch, S/N 16748052, has a
temperature-compensating balance wheel and is
marked "Adjusted 3 Positions," i.e., Heat, Cold,
and Isochronism. Your database states this watch
is not temperature compensated.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Three positional adjustments do not include temperature adjustment, and temperature compensation (via an expansion balance) is not the same as being adjusted to temperature. This particular grade may very well be adjusted to temperature, but no grade descriptions have been found to date that support temperature adjustment.

Anonymous · May 28, 2022

Serial Number 16748646 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 22, 2022

Serial Number 16748646 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is not free sprung and dose not have a
wind indicator.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

netmind 45 · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 16748348 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hello, there is not regulator. It's a freesprung
movement. You can view the photo at my collection.
Thank you, Mario
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 21, 2019

Serial Number 16748348 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 16748348 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Automatic 254 · April 19, 2019

Serial Number 16748884 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 2, 2018

Serial Number 16748177 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

pkjelpaso 13 · April 11, 2017

Serial Number 16748922 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number: 16,748,922 has a freesprung
balance, dial indicator and is mounted in an
original Elgin Box complete with the serial number
medalion on the outer box with the serial number
on it. It looks legit. It is adjusted to 3
positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 8, 2016

Serial Number 16748146 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 30, 2015

Serial Number 16748713 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 26, 2014

Serial Number 16748739 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · May 24, 2014

Serial Number 16748739 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 1, 2014

Serial Number 16748583 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 16748336 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 20, 2013

Serial Number 16748308 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

69abody 166 · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 16748146 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 16748198 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 20, 2012

Serial Number 16748613 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 412 Pocket Watch