Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 403 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 403

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 17791623
Grade: 403
Model: 1
Class: 133
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 45
Grade/Model Total Production: 80,000
Size: 5/0s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 8804.403G8.S19.M19.H5359.P6085.7J3540
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
240.86
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
93.02
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.158%
Registry Population: 2 (0.20%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4715 · September 13, 2021

Serial Number 17791687 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4715 · June 7, 2020

Serial Number 17791754 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 403 Pocket Watch