Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 418 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 418

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 19029461 Question Mark
Grade: 418 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1917 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 41 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 129,000 Question Mark
Size: 3/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface 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: 596407, 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9575.418G13.S82.M34.O3751.P6840.7J3971 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
388.39 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
150.03 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.255% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (0.25%) 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.


2251lyle 78 · October 17, 2022

Serial Number 19029938 was reported as accurate.

2251lyle 78 · March 8, 2022

Serial Number 19029938 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · December 15, 2021

Serial Number 19029938 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · November 9, 2021

Serial Number 19028241 was reported as accurate.

deannal515 1 · September 19, 2014

Serial Number 19028024 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the size for the one i have is only 1 1/4 diameter
not 3

additional information -
(located on inside of back cover) Illinois Watch
Case Co.Elgin Commander Guaranteed 25 Years
3544242

(located on links attached to the watch) Peggy
Lou 12 K-1 10 S 8c C Pat 10-19-26

Anonymous · September 19, 2014

Serial Number 19028024 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2013

Serial Number 19030338 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 418 Pocket Watch