Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 125

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4887105 Question Mark
Grade: 125 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 9,000 (18S-M3-17J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1910.125G5.18S1118.183M193.H1503.L896.17J19 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: v52.462 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
18 (0.90%) 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.


Zoosolo 154 · July 30, 2023

Serial Number 4887244 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2021

Serial Number 4886398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2021

Serial Number 4887105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 4887967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2020

Serial Number 4886714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 4887469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 4887469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2017

Serial Number 4886564 was reported as accurate.

spunkeanie 6 · April 27, 2017

Serial Number 4886074 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2017

Serial Number 4886095 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2017

Serial Number 4886564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2016

Serial Number 4887672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2016

Serial Number 4887672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2016

Serial Number 4887761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 4887905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2015

Serial Number 4887905 was reported as accurate.

JungleJim 4 · April 10, 2015

Serial Number 4887925 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2014

Serial Number 4887287 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is 21j

Anonymous · October 7, 2014

Serial Number 4886805 was reported as accurate.

jake12318 1 · September 11, 2014

Serial Number 4887669 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 4887669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2013

Serial Number 4886855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2013

Serial Number 4886525 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2012

Serial Number 4886855 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: THE JEWELS ARE WRONG. MY WATCH HAS 17 JEWELS. AND
IS A RAIL ROAD GRADE.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 12, 2012

Serial Number 4887958 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this says 17 jewels is it possible that is
different?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch