Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 142 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 142

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5887918 Question Mark
Grade: 142 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,500 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Half-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
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2310.142G1.18S1329.183M249.H1765.L1045.15J673 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: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.56 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.34 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.011% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (0.75%) 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.


Gun4hire Supporter 45 · May 1, 2022

Serial Number 5888812 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · June 20, 2021

Serial Number 5887022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2018

Serial Number 5888862 was reported as accurate.

pepman32 2 · August 3, 2017

Serial Number 5887551 was reported as accurate.

Flashjackson0420 1 · April 12, 2017

Serial Number 5888590 was reported as accurate.

catman032076 101 · January 30, 2016

Serial Number 5887364 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · January 24, 2016

Serial Number 5888705 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · August 6, 2015

Serial Number 5888115 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · August 6, 2015

Serial Number 5888115 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · August 6, 2015

Serial Number 5888115 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · June 22, 2015

Serial Number 5888270 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · January 2, 2014

Serial Number 5887987 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · December 28, 2012

Serial Number 5888828 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 142 Pocket Watch