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: 6078674 Question Mark
Grade: 142 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 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: 2375.142G3.18S1359.183M259.H1811.L1071.15J696 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: v52.473 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
13 (0.65%) 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 · July 23, 2023

Serial Number 6077267 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 6078719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 6077625 was reported as accurate.

jamiej 57 · October 10, 2019

Serial Number 6078380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2018

Serial Number 6077312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2017

Serial Number 6078501 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2017

Serial Number 6078885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 6078797 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 23, 2015

Serial Number 6077322 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 20, 2015

Serial Number 6077807 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 3, 2014

Serial Number 6078953 was reported as accurate.

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

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · March 15, 2014

Serial Number 6078674 was reported as accurate.

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

LeroyC 392 · January 15, 2014

Serial Number 6078678 was reported as accurate.

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