Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 188 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 188

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7863749 Question Mark
Grade: 188 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 69 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Brass Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3093.188G3.12S35.122M12.H2274.P1252.17J194 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.09 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (0.75%) Question Mark

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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 · May 29, 2021

Serial Number 7864685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2020

Serial Number 7864493 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

pocketwatch7 4 · August 9, 2019

Serial Number 7864653 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2017

Serial Number 7864495 was reported as accurate.

salem1 Supporter 44 · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 7864089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2017

Serial Number 7864089 was reported as accurate.

eeh5f9 1 · December 15, 2016

Serial Number 7864495 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 21, 2016

Serial Number 7864818 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 5, 2016

Serial Number 7864269 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

kevinloving 62 · June 21, 2016

Serial Number 7863924 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 10, 2016

Serial Number 7864269 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 3, 2013

Serial Number 7864664 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 31, 2013

Serial Number 7864597 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 7864296 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is Adjusted to 3 Posititions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 7864296 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 188 Pocket Watch