Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 168 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 168

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6577575 Question Mark
Grade: 168 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 54 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps 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
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
U.S.A.
16 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2617.168G2.6S369.62M158.H1964.P885.16J11 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: v52.427 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
5 (0.50%) 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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 6577575 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2020

Serial Number 6577265 was reported as accurate.

DONNASWATCHES 19 · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 6577969 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · September 12, 2019

Serial Number 6577001 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 168 Pocket Watch