Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 126 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 126

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5145861 Question Mark
Grade: 126 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (18S-M3-17J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2021.126G7.18S1183.183M213.H1577.L947.17J29 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: v52.476 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.12 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.30%) 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.


cmdraven 4083 · August 6, 2021

Serial Number 5145468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2020

Serial Number 5145682 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2020

Serial Number 5145100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2018

Serial Number 5145072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2018

Serial Number 5145072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2018

Serial Number 5145630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2015

Serial Number 5145379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2014

Serial Number 5145739 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my eligin sn:5145739 is 17 jewels and a double
hunter pocket watch
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 126 Pocket Watch