Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 159 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 159

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8269366
Grade: 159
Model: 7
Class: 39
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,100
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: 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: 3311.159G7.16S604.167M61.O828.P1414.17J250
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.24
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.53
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018%
Registry Population: 19 (0.95%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 7, 2023

Serial Number 8269610 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · May 11, 2023

Serial Number 8270045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2022

Serial Number 8269952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2021

Serial Number 8269216 was reported as accurate.

Rdixiemiller 23 · November 11, 2020

Serial Number 8269154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2019

Serial Number 8270841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 8270824 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 159 Pocket Watch