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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 162 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 162

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8497572 Question Mark
Grade: 162 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 41 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,650 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,350 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Pressed) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class F Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3416.162G3.16S622.167M71.O886.P1485.21J66 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.98 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.03 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.005% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (2.67%) Question Mark
Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate this run [8497001-8498000] as Grade 162. However, observations support that only the first ~600 movements from the run were actually manufactured. #8497494: Verified as additionally marked "5 Positions" on the barrel bridge.

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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 26, 2024

Serial Number 8497379 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · August 20, 2023

Serial Number 8497267 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · December 13, 2021

Serial Number 8497407 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 8497534 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2018

Serial Number 8497047 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · January 10, 2017

Serial Number 8497572 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · August 13, 2015

Serial Number 8497375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2015

Serial Number 8497408 was reported as accurate.

mjrd63 15 · January 17, 2015

Serial Number 8497079 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: Number of 'Adjusted to Positions' not
indicated on
movement

Anonymous · July 10, 2014

Serial Number 8497418 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · June 30, 2014

Serial Number 8497418 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 8497469 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · October 10, 2013

Serial Number 8497469 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of 'Adjusted to Positions' not indicated on
movement

Anonymous · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 8497121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2013

Serial Number 8497302 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2013

Serial Number 8497121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2012

Serial Number 8497439 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2012

Serial Number 8497188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2012

Serial Number 8497543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2012

Serial Number 8497439 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 162 Pocket Watch