Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 126 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 126

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4935844 Question Mark
Grade: 126 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 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (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: Nickel 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: 1928.126G5.18S1130.183M198.H1516.L907.17J21 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: v52.469 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.12 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (1.00%) 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 601 · October 16, 2024

Serial Number 4936269 was reported as accurate.

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 307 · 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 307 · 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 307 · 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