Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 126 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 126

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4935844
Grade: 126
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (18S-M3-17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 1928.126G5.18S1130.183M198.H1516.L907.17J21
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022%
Registry Population: 20 (1.00%)

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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 · May 21, 2021

Serial Number 4936497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2021

Serial Number 4936351 was reported as accurate.

kzfour 8 · April 26, 2021

Serial Number 4936351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2021

Serial Number 4935512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2020

Serial Number 4936773 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · April 25, 2020

Serial Number 4936015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 4935436 was reported as accurate.

Jjenter69 1 · August 25, 2019

Serial Number 4936950 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2018

Serial Number 4935407 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels / not a 17 jewel mv't.!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · December 13, 2017

Serial Number 4935572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2017

Serial Number 4935852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2016

Serial Number 4935730 was reported as accurate.

Jpinedo777 1 · May 12, 2016

Serial Number 4935062 was reported as accurate.

willyboy91053 8 · July 16, 2015

Serial Number 4936637 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2014

Serial Number 4936301 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · May 31, 2014

Serial Number 4935844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2013

Serial Number 4936728 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2013

Serial Number 4936379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2013

Serial Number 4935123 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · July 9, 2013

Serial Number 4935844 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked as having 17 JEWELS not 15 j.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · July 9, 2013

Serial Number 4935810 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 · July 5, 2013

Serial Number 4935844 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 14, 2013

Serial Number 4936319 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked and checked,17 jewel, adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · January 25, 2013

Serial Number 4936095 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 19, 2012

Serial Number 4935102 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 4936114 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 17 jewels adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 126 Pocket Watch