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.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4987994
Grade: 124
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,000
Variant Est. Production: 8,000 (18S-M5-17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1951.124G5.18S1144.185M257.O327.P457.17J23
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: 25 (1.25%)

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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 617 · 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