Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 124 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 124

Private Label(s) in Run:

Oscar J. Ludwig - Ireton, Iowa

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5144221
Grade: 124
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 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: 2020.124G6.18S1182.185M274.O349.P494.17J28
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: 8 (0.80%)

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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.


cmdraven 3990 · October 20, 2020

Serial Number 5144888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2017

Serial Number 5144530 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 14, 2016

Serial Number 5144501 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
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Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · August 25, 2015

Serial Number 5144460 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · February 9, 2015

Serial Number 5144530 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 25, 2013

Serial Number 5144133 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 124 Pocket Watch