Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 4 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 4 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 4

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4009594
Grade: 4
Model: 3
Class: 24
Estimated Production Year: 1891
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 30
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Old Style
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 503527
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1528.4G23.16S238.163M118.H1246.L717.15J447
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
93.33
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.01
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.061%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)

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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.


Anonymous · September 21, 2022

Serial Number 4009892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2016

Serial Number 4009121 was reported as accurate.

usnpt109 Supporter 24 · August 7, 2014

Serial Number 4009210 was reported as accurate.