Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 29 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 29

Lady Elgin

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 177737
Grade: 29
Variation: Lady Elgin
Model: 3
Class: 47
Estimated Production Year: 1871
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,500
Variant Est. Production: 25,000 (10S-M3-15J)
Size: 10s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Adjustment Tolerance: [32] DU/PU Reg. +/- 50 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 166.29G6.10S7.103M6.H165.K163.15J51
Database Version: v52.204
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
106.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070%
Registry Population: 27 (0.54%)
Research Note: Originaly Factory Serial Lists Indicate 11-Jewels

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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.


rpsobreiro 41 · November 21, 2023

Serial Number 177744 was reported as accurate.

Jason410 Supporter 42 · November 19, 2023

Serial Number 175338 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3957 · June 14, 2023

Serial Number 178794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2023

Serial Number 179019 was reported as accurate.

DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · March 30, 2023

Serial Number 177794 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3379 · April 16, 2022

Serial Number 176841 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3379 · April 16, 2022

Serial Number 178634 was reported as accurate.

Melissaj 1 · February 24, 2022

Serial Number 177609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2022

Serial Number 177127 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3957 · January 7, 2022

Serial Number 177127 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2021

Serial Number 176846 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 179840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2020

Serial Number 177109 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · November 23, 2020

Serial Number 177285 was reported as accurate.

hudnic Supporter 78 · November 5, 2020

Serial Number 179645 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · October 19, 2020

Serial Number 175995 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · October 13, 2020

Serial Number 175995 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · October 10, 2020

Serial Number 175995 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2020

Serial Number 178359 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 14, 2020

Serial Number 175888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2019

Serial Number 176799 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Rcardkidz 3379 · July 9, 2019

Serial Number 178634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2019

Serial Number 177027 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · June 26, 2019

Serial Number 178600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2019

Serial Number 179004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2018

Serial Number 179841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2018

Serial Number 177212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2018

Serial Number 179862 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

rtwatches 943 · September 11, 2017

Serial Number 177109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2017

Serial Number 178655 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement number 178,655 is definitely 15 jewels
verified after tear down for cleaning.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

ncplumber 150 · November 19, 2016

Serial Number 179496 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · July 21, 2016

Serial Number 176263 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · November 9, 2015

Serial Number 179004 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · March 11, 2015

Serial Number 175717 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · February 16, 2015

Serial Number 179848 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · December 27, 2014

Serial Number 176596 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · November 25, 2014

Serial Number 179359 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · September 19, 2014

Serial Number 175653 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · July 8, 2014

Serial Number 176912 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · March 18, 2014

Serial Number 176442 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · March 15, 2014

Serial Number 176287 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Bobphot 2 · March 10, 2014

Serial Number 175628 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

chevykingpower 215 · March 2, 2014

Serial Number 179213 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

chevykingpower 215 · March 2, 2014

Serial Number 179213 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

artistherb 3 · August 2, 2013

Serial Number 176522 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · June 16, 2013

Serial Number 175152 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · April 30, 2013

Serial Number 176988 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 179832 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · January 12, 2013

Serial Number 177731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2012

Serial Number 178544 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Elgin Grade 29 Pocket Watch