Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 186 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 186

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7861119
Grade: 186
Model: 7
Class: 40
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,500
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
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: 3090.186G4.16S568.167M49.O720.P1250.15J898
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.57
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.50
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.013%
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.


Brianh24 11 · September 16, 2020

Serial Number 7861490 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2018

Serial Number 7861795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2014

Serial Number 7861359 was reported as accurate.

danielh13565 7 · July 16, 2014

Serial Number 7861210 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 186 Pocket Watch