Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 140 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 140

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5892295 Question Mark
Grade: 140 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 30 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Old Style Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 503527 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2313.140G1.16S382.165M102.O453.P683.15J675 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: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.03 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.43 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.30%) 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.


Anonymous · June 22, 2023

Serial Number 5892295 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 26, 2023

Serial Number 5892448 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The inside movement states 17 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 15j

1266wny 1 · December 15, 2018

Serial Number 5892197 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked adjusted
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 10, 2018

Serial Number 5892345 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 19, 2015

Serial Number 5892467 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 6, 2012

Serial Number 5892449 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is adusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 140 Pocket Watch