Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 451 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 451

Lord Elgin

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 25269557 Question Mark
Grade: 451 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 14 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j 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: 12135.451G8.12S1955.124M76.O5388.P9214.19J202 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 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
8 (0.80%) 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.


cmould Supporter 192 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 25269526 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 387 · December 10, 2021

Serial Number 25269345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2020

Serial Number 25269526 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · October 16, 2019

Serial Number 25269487 was reported as accurate.

spclarke 27 · July 4, 2016

Serial Number 25269523 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Elgin Grade 451 Pocket Watch