Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 394 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 394

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 18662652
Grade: 394
Model: 3
Class: 114
Estimated Production Year: 1916
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 9391.394G4.12S1231.123M583.O3650.P6659.7J3865
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.97
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010%
Registry Population: 3 (0.30%)

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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