Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 162 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 162

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6469491
Grade: 162
Model: 7
Class: 41
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,650
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,350
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Pressed)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Pallet Jewel Material: Ruby
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class F
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
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: 2544.162G1.16S440.167M6.O515.P835.21J12
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.03
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.005%
Registry Population: 29 (2.90%)

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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.


Anonymous · March 27, 2024

Serial Number 6469106 was reported as accurate.

pinkdrill Supporter 98 · October 26, 2023

Serial Number 6469422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2022

Serial Number 6469964 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2021

Serial Number 6469955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2021

Serial Number 6469073 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: How can thos be Railroad grade if it is pendant
set?
Curator Response: Because pendant-set watches were accepted into railroad service during the time of production.

bjeans01 Supporter 54 · December 2, 2020

Serial Number 6469955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2018

Serial Number 6469638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2018

Serial Number 6469723 was reported as accurate.

Nickjames0420 1 · July 17, 2018

Serial Number 6469662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2018

Serial Number 6469662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2018

Serial Number 6469988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2017

Serial Number 6469638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2017

Serial Number 6469638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2017

Serial Number 6469488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2016

Serial Number 6469715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2016

Serial Number 6469030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2016

Serial Number 6469560 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this particular one is lever set. somewhat unusual
for a 162.

alandye 52 · July 23, 2015

Serial Number 6469464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2015

Serial Number 6469464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2015

Serial Number 6469151 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · January 5, 2015

Serial Number 6469675 was reported as accurate.

irishred 38 · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 6469062 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · May 14, 2014

Serial Number 6469780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2014

Serial Number 6469987 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2014

Serial Number 6469916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2014

Serial Number 6469916 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 84 · February 10, 2014

Serial Number 6469987 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · February 10, 2014

Serial Number 6469987 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 6469780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2013

Serial Number 6469242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2013

Serial Number 6469916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 6469577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2012

Serial Number 6469437 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2012

Serial Number 6469231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2012

Serial Number 6469964 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2012

Serial Number 6469492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 6469869 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 162 Pocket Watch