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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: 6568043
Grade: 155
Model: 6
Class: 32
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 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: 2613.155G2.16S456.166M15.H1961.P881.17J120
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.96
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: 10 (1.00%)

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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 · January 14, 2023

Serial Number 6568018 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2022

Serial Number 6568373 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Urbanops 51 · July 30, 2018

Serial Number 6568043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2018

Serial Number 6568324 was reported as accurate.

Swatchild 20 · March 6, 2018

Serial Number 6568351 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · May 6, 2015

Serial Number 6568879 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · October 2, 2014

Serial Number 6568602 was reported as accurate.

barrypiggott 88 · September 24, 2014

Serial Number 6568486 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2012

Serial Number 6568141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2012

Serial Number 6568141 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 155 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 155 Pocket Watch