Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 149

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6677790 Question Mark
Grade: 149 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,600 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.) Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2662.149G4.18S1476.182M178.H1987.L1158.21J18 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: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.89 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.95 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.017% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (1.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.16% Analyzing 73 Sales 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.


Anonymous · August 31, 2024

Serial Number 6677514 was reported as accurate.

CG12960 26 · March 3, 2024

Serial Number 6677833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2023

Serial Number 6677899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2021

Serial Number 6677279 was reported as accurate.

mrWM734 2 · June 16, 2021

Serial Number 6677010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2021

Serial Number 6677670 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · September 22, 2019

Serial Number 6677843 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2019

Serial Number 6677963 was reported as accurate.

keys2la 12 · October 12, 2018

Serial Number 6677748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2018

Serial Number 6677612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2017

Serial Number 6677748 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j or 21j to 21j

Anonymous · February 5, 2015

Serial Number 6677555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2013

Serial Number 6677097 was reported as accurate.

OldEphram 30 · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 6677580 was reported as accurate.

mjrd63 15 · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 6677790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 6677795 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j

Anonymous · December 11, 2012

Serial Number 6677795 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j

Anonymous · May 1, 2012

Serial Number 6677378 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewel count is 21 and because it is a Hunter,
cannot be considered Railroad Grade....
Curator Response: This particular watch would have qualified for railroad service at the time it was manufactured.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j

Anonymous · April 23, 2012

Serial Number 6677378 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch