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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 155 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 155 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 155

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6462953
Grade: 155
Model: 6
Class: 32
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class F
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2537.155G1.16S433.166M5.H1929.P828.17J80
Database Version: v52.241
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 (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 · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 6462284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2020

Serial Number 6462617 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2019

Serial Number 6462886 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · June 2, 2019

Serial Number 6462953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2018

Serial Number 6462026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 6462374 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

pmwas1 97 · February 26, 2015

Serial Number 6462450 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3/4 plate (no 3 finger bridge) 17 jewel Lace Doily
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

hank123 8 · May 25, 2014

Serial Number 6462008 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mvmt is 17 jewel adjusted full plate 16 size
pendant set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 6462952 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine has a 3 pieces like tongues where the
"bridge" is on this illustration. They say "21"
"Jewels" and "Adjusted"

Anonymous · December 6, 2012

Serial Number 6462296 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 155 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 155 Pocket Watch