Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 197 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 197

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8191750
Grade: 197
Model: 3
Class: 74
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 17,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 3274.197G7.12S51.123M22.O816.P1385.7J971
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
50.90
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.72
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.034%
Registry Population: 10 (0.25%)

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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.


dfurtado 111 · April 16, 2020

Serial Number 8193424 was reported as accurate.

wndswept 202 · December 27, 2019

Serial Number 8193424 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2018

Serial Number 8193771 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · March 19, 2017

Serial Number 8191750 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 197 Pocket Watch