Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 353 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 353

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 17016002
Grade: 353
Variation: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Model: 7
Class: 124
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M7-17J-ONL-A3P-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Wavy Grid In Circle
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 8294.353G8.18S3214.187M132.O3093.L2108.17J1158
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)

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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.


cargs25 18 · August 5, 2021

Serial Number 17016018 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2020

Serial Number 17016815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2020

Serial Number 17016479 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2017

Serial Number 17016160 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is marked Adjusted to 3 Positions on
right-hand side on Barrel Bridge
also has Double Roller. Also not marked Overland,
only marked Elgin Natl' Watch Co U.S.A.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · August 7, 2017

Serial Number 17016904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2017

Serial Number 17016904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2017

Serial Number 17016428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2014

Serial Number 17016055 was reported as accurate.

cdrridg 42 · February 21, 2014

Serial Number 17016002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 17016889 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 353 Pocket Watch