Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 150 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 150

Various movements in run converted to lever-set Grade 277. See Research Notes.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7875013
Grade: 150
Model: 5
Class: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 531
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,820
Variant Est. Production: 6,820 (18S-M5-21J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Adjustment Tolerance: [14] 3P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 4 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3103.150G6.18S1663.185M516.O724.P1261.21J26
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
23.54
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.015%
Registry Population: 8 (1.51%)
Research Note: Run 7875001-7876000 started as Grade 150 (Pendant-Set). According to the master records, several movements were changed from Pendant-Set to Lever-Set (Grade 277). These are dispersed throughout the original range. #7875013: Verified as Lever-Set (277) [eBay #254484894036].

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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 · January 18, 2023

Serial Number 7875019 was reported as accurate.

cranemaker Supporter 73 · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 7875013 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade 277, Model 7, Class 65 Lever set Movement.
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #254484894036]

Anonymous · February 5, 2018

Serial Number 7875402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2016

Serial Number 7875286 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · June 12, 2014

Serial Number 7875223 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2014

Serial Number 7875332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2012

Serial Number 7875121 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21j
Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 150 Pocket Watch