Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 125

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4688516
Grade: 125
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,000
Variant Est. Production: 3,000 (18S-M3-15J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1831.125G2.18S1068.183M177.H1456.L866.15J539
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
38.92
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.07
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.026%
Registry Population: 21 (0.70%)

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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 · January 10, 2023

Serial Number 4689560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2023

Serial Number 4689649 was reported as accurate.

Parker929rr 1 · November 7, 2019

Serial Number 4689786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 4689324 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: change 15j to 17j.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · May 10, 2019

Serial Number 4690942 was reported as accurate.

MGeorge 1 · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 4690066 was reported as accurate.

phillip06 1 · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 4689560 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · June 18, 2017

Serial Number 4688742 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · September 23, 2016

Serial Number 4688625 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · March 9, 2016

Serial Number 4690828 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · January 21, 2016

Serial Number 4690744 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement stamped 15 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · December 24, 2015

Serial Number 4690174 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · March 12, 2015

Serial Number 4690512 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 4689484 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · July 3, 2014

Serial Number 4689434 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · May 4, 2014

Serial Number 4690965 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · March 18, 2014

Serial Number 4690088 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

bullet 4 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 4690735 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 4688518 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels

Anonymous · July 22, 2012

Serial Number 4689182 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17jewels

Anonymous · June 25, 2012

Serial Number 4690430 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I got 17 jewels
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch