Pocket Watch Database

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

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 155

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6462953 Question Mark
Grade: 155 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 32 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class F Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2537.155G1.16S433.166M5.H1929.P828.17J80 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.06 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.92 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.012% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.30%) Question Mark

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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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · May 1, 2024

Serial Number 6462907 was reported as accurate.

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