Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 153 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 153

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8179926 Question Mark
Grade: 153 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 34 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 14 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,100 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: 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: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3267.153G12.16S590.166M83.H2359.P1378.17J239 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
42.45 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.35 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.028% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 58 Sales 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 · October 2, 2024

Serial Number 8179812 was reported as accurate.

Hieronymus Supporter 7 · September 17, 2022

Serial Number 8179926 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2021

Serial Number 8179509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2020

Serial Number 8179280 was reported as accurate.

candew 31 · May 7, 2017

Serial Number 8179547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2016

Serial Number 8179032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2014

Serial Number 8179917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2013

Serial Number 8179479 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Openface movement configuration. Also has nickel
damaskeening finish.

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 8179479 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2013

Serial Number 8179151 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels:15j
Movement Finish:Gilt
Model:3
Movement Setting:Lever
Adjusted:No

Anonymous · October 11, 2012

Serial Number 8179479 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2012

Serial Number 8179479 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 153 Pocket Watch