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Access Date: April 25, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 156 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 156 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 156

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6995427
Grade: 156
Model: 6
Class: 36
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,200
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 800
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Pressed)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Pallet Jewel Material: Ruby
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class F
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2777.156G2.16S509.166M42.H2078.P1001.21J20
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 9.63
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 3.66
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.006%
Registry Population: 21 (2.10%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 156

Target Profile: 16S-M6-21J-HNP-A5PTI

Elgin Grade 156 (All Variations): 3,200 ETP
16S: 3,200 100.00%
16s, Grade 156
16S-M6: 3,200 100.00%
16s, Grade 156, Model 6
16S-M6-21J: 3,200 100.00%
16s, Grade 156, Model 6, 21 Jewels
16S-M6-21J-HNP: 3,200 100.00%
16s, Grade 156, Model 6, 21 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel
16S-M6-21J-HNP-A5PTI: 3,200 100.00%
NOTE: 4,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 800 Never Manufactured

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 21 watches in the population registry for this run with 6 images.
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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.

ultimatekaiser 36 · September 4, 2023

Serial Number 6995406 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Single Roller
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 27, 2023

Serial Number 6995236 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

ultimatekaiser 36 · May 5, 2023

Serial Number 6995406 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 435 · November 10, 2022

Serial Number 6995576 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 4, 2020

Serial Number 6995048 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 12, 2020

Serial Number 6995100 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 20, 2019

Serial Number 6995447 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 8, 2019

Serial Number 6995447 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 30, 2019

Serial Number 6995382 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

coloradopawn 14 · April 8, 2019

Serial Number 6995552 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

coloradopawn 14 · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 6995552 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 21, 2018

Serial Number 6995445 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 18, 2018

Serial Number 6995048 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 28, 2017

Serial Number 6995563 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 27, 2017

Serial Number 6995915 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 22, 2017

Serial Number 6995307 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 21, 2017

Serial Number 6995728 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · April 24, 2015

Serial Number 6995070 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: all correct, this particular movement marked "Lord
Elgin"

mjrd63 15 · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 6995537 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2014

Serial Number 6995097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2014

Serial Number 6995593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2014

Serial Number 6995593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2014

Serial Number 6995593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2014

Serial Number 6995593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2014

Serial Number 6995593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2013

Serial Number 6995593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 6995235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2013

Serial Number 6995593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 6995593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2012

Serial Number 6995005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 6995576 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2012

Serial Number 6995972 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 156 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 156 Pocket Watch