Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 150 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 150

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7435562 Question Mark
Grade: 150 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 23 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,820 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 6,820 (18S-M5-21J) 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: Openface 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: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet 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: [14] 3P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 4 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Adjusted.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2932.150G5.18S1597.185M484.O661.P1126.21J24 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.640 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
23.69 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.04 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.015% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (1.50%) 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 620 · January 17, 2025

Serial Number 7435199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2021

Serial Number 7435449 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is clean ,bright, and running strong and
accurate..with a perfect dial and hands....and is
lever set...not pendent set
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · November 2, 2020

Serial Number 7435212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 7435308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2017

Serial Number 7435388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2017

Serial Number 7435911 was reported as accurate.

ccnumis 145 · January 5, 2017

Serial Number 7435419 was reported as accurate.

Jbatkins 34 · December 3, 2015

Serial Number 7435061 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · May 3, 2015

Serial Number 7435844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2014

Serial Number 7435575 was reported as accurate.

mdeshaies 40 · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 7435197 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is 21 jewels adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Msw233 Supporter 91 · February 13, 2014

Serial Number 7435562 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 21 Jewels
Marked Adjusted
Elgin shows all Grade 150's as Adjusted to 5
Positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 1, 2014

Serial Number 7435145 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is marked 21 Jewels. I believe my
movement is a grade 150 which shows in the
Complete Price Guide to Watches as being 20 or 21
jewels. However, the price guide also says it is
lever set. Mine is Pendent Set. Hope this helps.
Write if you would like more. CHWatc
*****@aol.com
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

manterprop 8 · October 16, 2013

Serial Number 7435746 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 27, 2013

Serial Number 7435689 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 13, 2013

Serial Number 7435728 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 13, 2013

Serial Number 7435726 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement marked "21 Jewels"
Adjusted should be 'Yes', number of positions not
marked on movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 18, 2012

Serial Number 7435305 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement marked 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 15, 2012

Serial Number 7435305 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 8, 2012

Serial Number 7435438 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement marked "21 Jewels"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 150 Pocket Watch