Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 147 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 147

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6101140
Grade: 147
Variation: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M5-17J-OGP-AT-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
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: 2386.147G2.18S1361.185M366.O472.P728.17J63
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.92
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.012%
Registry Population: 13 (0.65%)

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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.


dfurtado 112 · January 15, 2022

Serial Number 6101259 was reported as accurate.

stantiques 5 · May 27, 2021

Serial Number 6100360 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the grade is incorrect. The correct grade is GM
Wheeler.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 17, 2017

Serial Number 6101334 was reported as accurate.

moustache 2 · August 3, 2016

Serial Number 6100170 was reported as accurate.

moustache 2 · August 3, 2016

Serial Number 6100170 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

moustache 2 · July 19, 2016

Serial Number 6100170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2015

Serial Number 6101835 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch has stamped 17 jewel on the main spring
cover. I also believe it is Railroad grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · March 13, 2015

Serial Number 6101572 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

cmdraven 3990 · January 29, 2015

Serial Number 6100944 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 31, 2013

Serial Number 6100182 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · April 4, 2013

Serial Number 6100765 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is 17 jewels - everything else seems correct
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 7, 2012

Serial Number 6100834 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Barrel bridge marked 17 JEWELS
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 3, 2012

Serial Number 6100834 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 23, 2012

Serial Number 6101298 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 23, 2012

Serial Number 6101698 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 147 Pocket Watch