Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 418 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 418

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 19811426
Grade: 418
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 27 of 41
Grade/Model Total Production: 129,000
Size: 3/0s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 9990.418G27.S129.M57.O4005.P7242.7J4169
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
388.39
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
150.03
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.255%
Registry Population: 4 (0.10%)

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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 4697 · June 21, 2023

Serial Number 19812653 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2022

Serial Number 19811380 was reported as accurate.

hawk61 11 · November 5, 2017

Serial Number 19811426 was reported as accurate.

hawk61 11 · November 1, 2017

Serial Number 19811426 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 418 Pocket Watch