Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 181 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 181

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7132609 Question Mark
Grade: 181 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 65 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2826.181G1.18S1549.187M17.O619.L1204.21J23 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 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
19 (1.90%) 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 · April 26, 2023

Serial Number 7132122 was reported as accurate.

ClipperCargo Supporter 39 · February 10, 2023

Serial Number 7132945 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 249 · July 25, 2022

Serial Number 7132211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2021

Serial Number 7132431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2021

Serial Number 7132431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number 7132831 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2018

Serial Number 7132725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2018

Serial Number 7132014 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2017

Serial Number 7132200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2017

Serial Number 7132200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2016

Serial Number 7132833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2016

Serial Number 7132569 was reported as accurate.

Rfyjr61 7 · March 1, 2015

Serial Number 7132359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2014

Serial Number 7132581 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · May 3, 2014

Serial Number 7132467 was reported as accurate.

jakester1042 93 · January 31, 2014

Serial Number 7132561 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · January 23, 2014

Serial Number 7132561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2013

Serial Number 7132247 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2013

Serial Number 7132385 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2013

Serial Number 7132087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2012

Serial Number 7132394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2012

Serial Number 7132357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2012

Serial Number 7132752 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 181 Pocket Watch