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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 189

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7460651
Grade: 189
Variation: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Model: 2
Class: 68
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,000
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (12S-M2-19J-HNP-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.)
Size: 12s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Jeweled Safety
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
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: 2940.189G2.12S20.122M5.H2175.P1132.19J3
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.94
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.58
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.020%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)

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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 · January 5, 2024

Serial Number 7460412 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · October 31, 2023

Serial Number 7460420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2022

Serial Number 7460339 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2021

Serial Number 7460412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2021

Serial Number 7460412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2019

Serial Number 7460386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2018

Serial Number 7460278 was reported as accurate.

sheena Supporter 14 · December 27, 2017

Serial Number 7460516 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my No. 7460516 19 Jewel 12 Size Elgin Natl.
Watch Co. USA Adjusted Nickel Movt.

Anonymous · January 28, 2015

Serial Number 7460372 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOT A BWR

Anonymous · January 20, 2015

Serial Number 7460912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2014

Serial Number 7460126 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · October 30, 2013

Serial Number 7460339 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked 'B.W. Raymond'

LeroyC 392 · September 24, 2013

Serial Number 7460128 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked 'B.W. Raymond'

darkstar 247 · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 7460372 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not BW Raymond

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 7460315 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch