Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 124 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 124

Private Label(s) in Run:

B. & A. Ry.

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Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4987362 Question Mark
Grade: 124 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 8,000 (18S-M5-17J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant 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, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1951.124G5.18S1144.185M257.O327.P457.17J23 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: v52.518 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
25 (1.25%) 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.


Anonymous · August 26, 2023

Serial Number 4988029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2023

Serial Number 4988523 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2022

Serial Number 4987860 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 4988296 was reported as accurate.

jimzhang 9 · April 23, 2021

Serial Number 4987395 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2020

Serial Number 4988532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2020

Serial Number 4988532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2020

Serial Number 4988532 was reported as accurate.

todix144 76 · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 4987826 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · March 21, 2018

Serial Number 4987826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2017

Serial Number 4987059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2017

Serial Number 4988611 was reported as accurate.

Jwalter 8 · May 6, 2015

Serial Number 4988913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2013

Serial Number 4987218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2013

Serial Number 4987153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2012

Serial Number 4987315 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 4987315 17j on plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 16, 2012

Serial Number 4988913 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Train plate has "17 Jewels" engraved on it.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 16, 2012

Serial Number 4988913 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 124 Pocket Watch