Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 157 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 157

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7526147
Grade: 157
Model: 7
Class: 40
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 20
Grade/Model Total Production: 26,500
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2964.157G14.16S536.167M39.O677.P1152.7J847
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
79.34
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.77
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.052%
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.


texascpo1945 Supporter 34 · September 23, 2019

Serial Number 7526910 was reported as accurate.

texascpo1945 Supporter 34 · September 23, 2019

Serial Number 7526910 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 157 Pocket Watch