Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 187 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 187

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7602253
Grade: 187
Model: 2
Class: 70
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Safety
Train: Quick
Train Material: Brass
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Escapement Type: Straight-line
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: 2986.187G3.12S28.122M8.H2202.P1169.15J856
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.94
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.41
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018%
Registry Population: 4 (0.40%)

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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 · November 13, 2021

Serial Number 7602882 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · June 2, 2019

Serial Number 7602756 was reported as accurate.

Tmabee 1 · April 4, 2018

Serial Number 7602709 was reported as accurate.

Harley505 Supporter 78 · September 11, 2016

Serial Number 7602253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2015

Serial Number 7602939 was reported as accurate.

Lawjam 4 · February 20, 2014

Serial Number 7602863 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 187 Pocket Watch