Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 165 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 165

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6498615
Grade: 165
Model: 5
Class: 8
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
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: 2563.165G2.18S1431.185M401.O524.P846.17J91
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.47
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.18
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.009%
Registry Population: 18 (0.90%)

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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.


finnic 1 · October 27, 2023

Serial Number 6498334 was reported as accurate.

FlameOfWrath Supporter 33 · September 18, 2023

Serial Number 6498323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2022

Serial Number 6499729 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2022

Serial Number 6498188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2021

Serial Number 6499206 was reported as accurate.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 477 · August 18, 2021

Serial Number 6499156 was reported as accurate.

georged 160 · April 15, 2020

Serial Number 6499440 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2018

Serial Number 6499625 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2018

Serial Number 6498918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2018

Serial Number 6498161 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2017

Serial Number 6498441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2017

Serial Number 6498261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2017

Serial Number 6499160 was reported as accurate.

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · December 31, 2016

Serial Number 6498615 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · May 2, 2015

Serial Number 6498156 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2014

Serial Number 6499944 was reported as accurate.

lewis23 Supporter 40 · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 6498386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2013

Serial Number 6498059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2012

Serial Number 6498349 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Both of my grade 165s are marked "Adjusted"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 13, 2012

Serial Number 6499146 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 17, 2012

Serial Number 6498573 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked "Adjusted".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 165 Pocket Watch