Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 123 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 123

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4782676
Grade: 123
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,000
Variant Est. Production: 9,000 (18S-M5-17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1869.123G4.18S1096.185M237.O299.P412.17J15
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.14
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 (0.75%)

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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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 4782570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2022

Serial Number 4781309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2022

Serial Number 4781276 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2020

Serial Number 4782165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2019

Serial Number 4782686 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · November 3, 2016

Serial Number 4781590 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · November 11, 2015

Serial Number 4782676 was reported as accurate.

sidscrat 8 · May 13, 2014

Serial Number 4781143 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 124 · December 8, 2013

Serial Number 4781906 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Bridge Plate Marked "Adjusted". 17J report also
confirmed.

Anonymous · February 2, 2013

Serial Number 4781021 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 4781268 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The Barrel Bridge has 17j encraved on it.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 123 Pocket Watch