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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7499582
Grade: 194
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Model: 3
Class: 71
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,000
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (12S-M3-23J-ONP-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.)
Size: 12s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
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
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2955.194G2.12S25.123M7.O674.P1144.23J3
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.98
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.43
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006%
Registry Population: 36 (3.60%)

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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 · December 20, 2023

Serial Number 7499254 was reported as accurate.

DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · November 23, 2023

Serial Number 7499243 was reported as accurate.

pinkdrill Supporter 98 · June 29, 2023

Serial Number 7499869 was reported as accurate.

DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · March 28, 2023

Serial Number 7499310 was reported as accurate.

machtig 2 · March 21, 2022

Serial Number 7499294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2022

Serial Number 7499199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2021

Serial Number 7499294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2021

Serial Number 7499067 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2019

Serial Number 7499241 was reported as accurate.

pppmike 13 · January 21, 2019

Serial Number 7499582 was reported as accurate.

awagner199 2 · December 19, 2018

Serial Number 7499382 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 7499310 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 7499095 was reported as accurate.

tetrall 2 · August 7, 2018

Serial Number 7499284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2018

Serial Number 7499582 was reported as accurate.

Brycef 107 · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 7499288 was reported as accurate.

Bidsworth 38 · July 15, 2017

Serial Number 7499727 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement says elgin national watch co not
lord elgin

Anonymous · November 30, 2016

Serial Number 7499869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2016

Serial Number 7499974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2016

Serial Number 7499727 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Matches picture of 7499222. Line drawing says
Lord Elgin, watch says Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Anonymous · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 7499628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 7499628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2014

Serial Number 7499041 was reported as accurate.

Firebirdjeff 41 · September 26, 2014

Serial Number 7499966 was reported as accurate.

irishred 38 · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 7499242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2014

Serial Number 7499242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2013

Serial Number 7499222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2013

Serial Number 7500000 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 16, 2013

Serial Number 7499038 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked 'Lord Elgin'

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 7499869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2012

Serial Number 7499945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2012

Serial Number 7499228 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2012

Serial Number 7499304 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 194 Pocket Watch