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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 149

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6433761
Grade: 149
Variation: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,600
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Adjustment Tolerance: [10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
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: 2524.149G3.18S1414.182M167.H1921.L1121.21J8
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.75
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.95
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.017%
Registry Population: 13 (1.30%)

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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 · October 30, 2021

Serial Number 6433874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2020

Serial Number 6433405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2020

Serial Number 6433405 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · February 3, 2018

Serial Number 6433761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2018

Serial Number 6433761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2016

Serial Number 6433996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 6433991 was reported as accurate.

tgonzales 3 · November 25, 2014

Serial Number 6433404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2013

Serial Number 6433362 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · August 30, 2013

Serial Number 6433702 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked 'Father Time'

Mlee1234 1 · August 15, 2013

Serial Number 6433269 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch