Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 450 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 450

Lord Elgin

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 21606185 Question Mark
Grade: 450 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 14 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 8 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10763.450G3.12S1590.124M34.O4487.P7954.21J271 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.473 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
42.15 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.23 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.028% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.40%) 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.


cliffdobbins 296 · August 16, 2021

Serial Number 21606354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2018

Serial Number 21606047 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is a 12s movement NOT 14s, im working on one
now and measured with a movement gauge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Urbanops 51 · March 23, 2017

Serial Number 21606363 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Listed on movement Eight Adjustments
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Urbanops 51 · February 25, 2017

Serial Number 21606363 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Elgin Grade 450 Pocket Watch