Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 394 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 394

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 18662245 Question Mark
Grade: 394 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1916 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9392.394G4.12S1231.123M583.O3650.P6659.7J3865 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.30%) 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.


lphwatch 39 · May 3, 2018

Serial Number 18662245 was reported as accurate.

jeromeschley 60 · May 12, 2014

Serial Number 18662652 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: After researching, I found out Elgin 1950 Material
Catolog, last 5000 of grade 394, 12's were Gild 7
Jewels and streched to 16's dial and case by
Keystone special case, Mine is Silveroid# 248221
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 12

jeromeschley 60 · May 12, 2014

Serial Number 18662652 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18662652 is really a 12's. Last run of model 3
12's 1916, were stretched to 16 size, dial and
special case by Keystone, case #248221,
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 12

jeromeschley 60 · May 11, 2014

Serial Number 18662652 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 12
Elgin Grade 394 Pocket Watch