Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 196 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 196

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7814754
Grade: 196
Model: 2
Class: 70
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Safety
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
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: 3068.196G2.12S32.122M10.H2258.P1233.7J903
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.10
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: 7 (0.23%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4700 · January 12, 2022

Serial Number 7815838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2012

Serial Number 7815661 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 196 Pocket Watch