Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 161 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 161

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6608850
Grade: 161
Model: 7
Class: 37
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 2635.161G3.16S470.167M18.O565.P901.17J130
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.97
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.60
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.008%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)

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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.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · August 31, 2022

Serial Number 6608125 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 6608498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2019

Serial Number 6608805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2019

Serial Number 6608093 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2018

Serial Number 6608545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2018

Serial Number 6608498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2018

Serial Number 6608498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2017

Serial Number 6608957 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2016

Serial Number 6608675 was reported as accurate.

Stones3006 43 · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 6608153 was reported as accurate.

Stones3006 43 · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 6608153 was reported as accurate.

Stones3006 43 · November 26, 2015

Serial Number 6608153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2015

Serial Number 6608333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2014

Serial Number 6608989 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · February 8, 2014

Serial Number 6608314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2013

Serial Number 6608995 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2012

Serial Number 6608814 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 161 Pocket Watch