Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 196 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 196

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8278105
Grade: 196
Model: 2
Class: 70
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: 3343.196G7.12S55.122M20.H2388.P1432.7J991
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.94
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.58
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.020%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)

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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.


Rcardkidz 3398 · May 1, 2021

Serial Number 8278495 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · August 10, 2018

Serial Number 8278860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2018

Serial Number 8278184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2017

Serial Number 8278453 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it has 7 jewels not 15.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J

Anonymous · November 27, 2012

Serial Number 8278870 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it has 15 jewels
Elgin Grade 196 Pocket Watch