Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 108 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 108

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4972792
Grade: 108
Model: 5
Class: 29
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Old Style
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 503527
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1943.108G9.16S306.165M70.O325.P449.15J572
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.12
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: 6 (0.60%)

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 533 · April 27, 2023

Serial Number 4972486 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2019

Serial Number 4972607 was reported as accurate.

qbsea2 1 · February 1, 2019

Serial Number 4972040 was reported as accurate.

qbsea2 1 · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 4972040 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: If this is pendant set, what is the lever that
protrudes near the stem. It is clearly shown in
your drawing which matches the movement exactly.
It does not function like a lever set.
Curator Response: Excellent question. You are referring to a lever that helps facilitate certain procedures with the setting mechanism during service. Some people commonly mistake this as a broken setting lever. However, this model is exclusively pendant-set.

Anonymous · December 15, 2018

Serial Number 4972607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2018

Serial Number 4972607 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · September 19, 2016

Serial Number 4972165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2014

Serial Number 4972651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2013

Serial Number 4972206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2012

Serial Number 4972650 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 108 Pocket Watch