Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 125

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4934891
Grade: 125
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,000
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M3-17J-HGL-A-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
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: 1927.125G6.18S1129.183M197.H1515.L906.17J20
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: 16 (0.80%)

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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 · April 23, 2022

Serial Number 4933825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2021

Serial Number 4934001 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 22, 2020

Serial Number 4933728 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 4934473 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 13, 2020

Serial Number 4933458 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 13, 2019

Serial Number 4933243 was reported as accurate.

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

613479647 9 · April 24, 2019

Serial Number 4934726 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 1, 2019

Serial Number 4934388 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 18, 2018

Serial Number 4934388 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 10, 2018

Serial Number 4933889 was reported as accurate.

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

nicnic Supporter 385 · April 23, 2018

Serial Number 4934891 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 21, 2017

Serial Number 4933989 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 19, 2017

Serial Number 4933989 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 19, 2017

Serial Number 4933989 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 3, 2016

Serial Number 4934126 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 10, 2015

Serial Number 4933943 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 9, 2015

Serial Number 4933943 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 15, 2015

Serial Number 4934658 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 28, 2013

Serial Number 4934135 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · January 13, 2013

Serial Number 4933500 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: everything is correct but the amount of jewels .on
my elgin, the movement is inscribed 17 jewels
adjusted.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 28, 2012

Serial Number 4933443 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · October 14, 2012

Serial Number 4933123 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 4933500 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: jewels+
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch