Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 150 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 150

Private Label(s) in Run:

H.E. Adams - Sanford, Fla.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6434649
Grade: 150
Model: 5
Class: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,820
Variant Est. Production: 6,820 (18S-M5-21J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
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: [14] 3P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 4 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
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: 2525.150G3.18S1415.185M393.O507.P819.21J9
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
23.54
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.015%
Registry Population: 16 (1.60%)
Research Note: #6434502 and #6434614 Private Label for H.E. Adams - Sanford, Fla.

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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 · January 18, 2022

Serial Number 6434261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2021

Serial Number 6434789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2021

Serial Number 6434789 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 6434505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2020

Serial Number 6434041 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · August 1, 2020

Serial Number 6434632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2020

Serial Number 6434328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 6434346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2018

Serial Number 6434614 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j or 21j to 21j

Anonymous · October 20, 2017

Serial Number 6434846 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j or 21j to 21j

Anonymous · January 15, 2017

Serial Number 6434086 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j or 21j to 21j

alandye 52 · July 17, 2015

Serial Number 6434649 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · July 17, 2015

Serial Number 6434649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2015

Serial Number 6434103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2013

Serial Number 6434725 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 8, 2013

Serial Number 6434502 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: signed 21 jewels
H.E. Adams Railway Standard
Sanford Fla.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 5, 2012

Serial Number 6434256 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked '21 JEWELS' and 'ADJUSTED' on barrel bridge
but number of positions not indicated
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 29, 2012

Serial Number 6434222 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked '21 JEWELS' and 'ADJUSTED' on barrel bridge
but number of positions not indicated
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 150 Pocket Watch