Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 417 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 417

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 18720061 Question Mark
Grade: 417 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1916 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 40 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 130,000 Question Mark
Size: 3/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9420.417G4.S52.M30.H5653.P6687.7J3882 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
391.40 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
151.19 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.257% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.18%) 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.


cmdraven 4083 · September 16, 2023

Serial Number 18723367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 18723799 was reported as accurate.

opiejay888 27 · May 18, 2017

Serial Number 18722447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2015

Serial Number 18721130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2015

Serial Number 18723710 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2015

Serial Number 18722213 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2014

Serial Number 18721837 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2014

Serial Number 18723064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2013

Serial Number 18720346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2012

Serial Number 18721565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 18721416 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2012

Serial Number 18724488 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 417 Pocket Watch