Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 194 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 194

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7425493 Question Mark
Grade: 194 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 71 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (12S-M3-23J-ONP-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.) Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Safety 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: Single-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
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2928.194G1.12S18.123M3.O660.P1122.23J2 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.03 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.43 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
28 (2.80%) Question Mark
Research Note: #7425434, #7425356, and #7425493 Verified as marked "Elgin Natl Watch Co. U.S.A." and not "Lord Elgin"

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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 · July 18, 2023

Serial Number 7425561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2022

Serial Number 7425043 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · April 6, 2022

Serial Number 7425805 was reported as accurate.

ngetsch 6 · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 7425571 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · October 19, 2020

Serial Number 7425805 was reported as accurate.

Felix1941 42 · October 29, 2019

Serial Number 7425434 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · November 17, 2018

Serial Number 7425356 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · October 26, 2018

Serial Number 7425356 was reported as accurate.

DONNASWATCHES 19 · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 7425146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2018

Serial Number 7425008 was reported as accurate.

Felix1941 42 · July 24, 2018

Serial Number 7425434 was reported as accurate.

Felix1941 42 · July 24, 2018

Serial Number 7425434 was reported as accurate.

pdxwatch 8 · January 23, 2018

Serial Number 7425493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 7425493 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "Elgin Natl Watch Co / USA", not "Lord
Elgin".

Anonymous · January 28, 2017

Serial Number 7425238 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · December 23, 2016

Serial Number 7425356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2016

Serial Number 7425223 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2015

Serial Number 7425983 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Matches photo showing "Elgin Natl Watch Co",
doesn't say "Lord Elgin" like line drawing.

Anonymous · October 7, 2014

Serial Number 7425938 was reported as accurate.

ngsilver 16 · October 1, 2014

Serial Number 7425517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2014

Serial Number 7425123 was reported as accurate.

buddypol 5 · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 7425123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 7425401 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 23, 2013

Serial Number 7425224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number 7425366 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 194 Pocket Watch