Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 123 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 123

Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4731362 Question Mark
Grade: 123 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 4,000 (18S-M5-15J/17J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j or 17j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1848.123G3.18S1080.185M229.O291.P400.1517J25 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.470 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.14 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.07 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.026% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (0.75%) 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.


CLOCKWORKBRIAN72 50 · March 24, 2022

Serial Number 4732157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2020

Serial Number 4732276 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2018

Serial Number 4732991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2017

Serial Number 4732876 was reported as accurate.

jimnelson915 64 · October 16, 2015

Serial Number 4731800 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2015

Serial Number 4732852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2015

Serial Number 4732852 was reported as accurate.

Roo1959 1 · January 21, 2015

Serial Number 4732278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2015

Serial Number 4732278 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is clearly marked "17 jewels" below
"adjusted" and above "Elgin Ill."

Cheers. duffy l

rocket00 236 · January 16, 2014

Serial Number 4732685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2013

Serial Number 4732485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2012

Serial Number 4731500 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 123 Pocket Watch