Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 160 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 160

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6590223
Grade: 160
Model: 7
Class: 38
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Brass
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
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: 2621.160G2.16S459.167M12.O556.P889.17J122
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.97
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010%
Registry Population: 12 (1.20%)

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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.


pinkdrill Supporter 98 · January 16, 2024

Serial Number 6590350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2023

Serial Number 6590857 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 6590589 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · September 13, 2019

Serial Number 6590334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2018

Serial Number 6590435 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2014

Serial Number 6590423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 6590390 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · June 4, 2013

Serial Number 6590601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 6590997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number 6590391 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 160 Pocket Watch