Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 125

Possible Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements Reported

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4736234
Grade: 125
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,000
Variant Est. Production: 9,000 (18S-M3-17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run
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: 1850.125G3.18S1082.183M181.H1467.L875.17J13
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: 15 (0.50%)
Research Note: This run was manufactured while the Grade 125 was being transitioned from 15 Jewels to 17 Jewels. Both jewel counts have been reported in the run. Later examples are more likely to be 17 Jewels.

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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 · March 12, 2023

Serial Number 4735207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2022

Serial Number 4735603 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 111 · February 28, 2022

Serial Number 4737719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2021

Serial Number 4737901 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2020

Serial Number 4737888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2019

Serial Number 4736047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2019

Serial Number 4736448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2018

Serial Number 4737440 was reported as accurate.

amhines 1 · August 24, 2018

Serial Number 4736848 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is marked as 17 jewels, but reported as 15
jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

TimeKingJCW 11 · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 4735734 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 6, 2018

Serial Number 4735720 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 28, 2017

Serial Number 4735734 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a 15 jewel.

Anonymous · May 11, 2017

Serial Number 4737014 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2017

Serial Number 4737313 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 31, 2016

Serial Number 4735817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2016

Serial Number 4735817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2016

Serial Number 4736557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2015

Serial Number 4736418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2015

Serial Number 4736815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2014

Serial Number 4737269 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · July 20, 2014

Serial Number 4735927 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This SN is a 15j movement

Anonymous · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 4736349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2012

Serial Number 4737930 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 17 jewels on barrel bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch