Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 106 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 106 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 106

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5027475
Grade: 106
Model: 5
Class: 30
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,000
Variant Est. Production: 3,000 (16S-M5-15J)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Old Style
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
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: 1967.106G9.16S311.165M72.O332.P462.15J581
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
35.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.90
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.024%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)

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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 · December 16, 2020

Serial Number 5027062 was reported as accurate.

guyirun 51 · May 28, 2020

Serial Number 5027445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2020

Serial Number 5027701 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2018

Serial Number 5027634 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 15j

mjsheldon 14 · May 8, 2015

Serial Number 5027818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2013

Serial Number 5027700 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 106 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 106 Pocket Watch