Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 166 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 166

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6480699
Grade: 166
Model: 5
Class: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,011
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Movement Markings: Elgin Natl. Watch Co.
Elgin Ill. U.S.A.
17 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: 2552.166G1.18S1425.185M398.O519.P839.17J88
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.01
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.61
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.008%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)

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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 · December 27, 2023

Serial Number 6480986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 6480356 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 6480699 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · February 12, 2019

Serial Number 6480036 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · February 12, 2019

Serial Number 6480036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2017

Serial Number 6480422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2016

Serial Number 6480474 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked Father Time.

C. M. St P. Ry Standard Dial.

Anonymous · January 25, 2015

Serial Number 6480672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 6480360 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · June 17, 2013

Serial Number 6480037 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Data correct, but this grade not marked Father
Time

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 6480933 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 166 Pocket Watch