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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: 17245061 Question Mark
Grade: 189 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 68 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1913 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 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: 8438.189G9.12S1016.122M535.H5177.P5734.19J112 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 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.


fenrril 6 · August 30, 2022

Serial Number 17245364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 17245208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 17245395 was reported as accurate.

georged Supporter 162 · January 12, 2019

Serial Number 17245201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2019

Serial Number 17245395 was reported as accurate.

barberr1 67 · January 2, 2019

Serial Number 17245450 was reported as accurate.

georged Supporter 162 · September 23, 2018

Serial Number 17245201 was reported as accurate.

Tmcardella Supporter 5 · December 30, 2017

Serial Number 17245061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2014

Serial Number 17245100 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch