Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 124 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 124

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4784215
Grade: 124
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,000
Variant Est. Production: 8,000 (18S-M5-17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 1870.124G4.18S1097.185M238.O300.P413.17J16
Database Version: v52.246
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: 13 (0.65%)

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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 · December 8, 2023

Serial Number 4784884 was reported as accurate.

Adrian1982 4 · October 18, 2022

Serial Number 4784600 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement has 17 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · January 10, 2022

Serial Number 4784600 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #4784600 is an 17 j movement and is lever set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 30, 2016

Serial Number 4784903 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 4784903 is a 17 jewel watch
Curator Response: Thanks for submitting this information. Please upload a photo to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 20, 2014

Serial Number 4784307 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 3, 2014

Serial Number 4784705 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 16, 2013

Serial Number 4784090 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 17 Jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 1, 2012

Serial Number 4783825 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 124 Pocket Watch