Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 146 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 146

Private Label(s) in Run:

W.H. Kearney - Renfrew, Ont.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6142119
Grade: 146
Model: 5
Class: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2402.146G2.18S1370.185M369.O475.P737.15J711
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.34
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.008%
Registry Population: 18 (0.90%)

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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.


okiejohn 379 · December 1, 2023

Serial Number 6143606 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement has private label: "W.H. Kearney"
"Renfrew, Ont."
Otherwise listing appears to be correct.

Anonymous · August 18, 2023

Serial Number 6142683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2023

Serial Number 6142683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2023

Serial Number 6142683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2022

Serial Number 6142791 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3459 · January 23, 2022

Serial Number 6143697 was reported as accurate.

donw958 16 · September 13, 2020

Serial Number 6142874 was reported as accurate.

cpsquires 7 · September 8, 2019

Serial Number 6142187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2019

Serial Number 6143852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2019

Serial Number 6143312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2016

Serial Number 6143341 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 24, 2016

Serial Number 6142478 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 5, 2016

Serial Number 6142478 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 5, 2016

Serial Number 6142478 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 5, 2016

Serial Number 6142562 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 4, 2016

Serial Number 6142562 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 6143128 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 10, 2015

Serial Number 6143116 was reported as accurate.

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

geoulri1 Supporter 58 · June 3, 2015

Serial Number 6142494 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 19, 2014

Serial Number 6142922 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 30, 2012

Serial Number 6143872 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 146 Pocket Watch