Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 2 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 2

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4311970
Grade: 2
Model: 3
Class: 25
Estimated Production Year: 1891
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 31 of 47
Grade/Model Total Production: 48,000
Variant Est. Production: 20,000 (16S-M3-15J)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Old Style
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
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: 1648.2G31.16S257.163M128.H1327.L781.15J481
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
144.51
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
55.79
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.095%
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)

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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.


pmtime Supporter 405 · July 8, 2022

Serial Number 4311419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2018

Serial Number 4311222 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 15j

Anonymous · June 24, 2013

Serial Number 4311325 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2013

Serial Number 4311392 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 15j
Elgin Grade 2 Pocket Watch