Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 155 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 155 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 155

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6994267 Question Mark
Grade: 155 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 32 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j 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 Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) 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
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold 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 to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class F Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Natl Watch Co.
U.S.A.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2777.155G5.16S508.166M41.H2078.P1000.17J159 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 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
11 (1.10%) 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 · March 28, 2022

Serial Number 6994625 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2021

Serial Number 6994945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2019

Serial Number 6994413 was reported as accurate.

thrashbeth 3 · November 10, 2018

Serial Number 6994858 was reported as accurate.

thrashbeth 3 · November 10, 2018

Serial Number 6994858 was reported as accurate.

thrashbeth 3 · November 10, 2018

Serial Number 6994958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2014

Serial Number 6994927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2014

Serial Number 6994227 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · December 19, 2014

Serial Number 6994927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 6994325 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 6994390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2013

Serial Number 6994387 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 155 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 155 Pocket Watch