Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 237 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 237

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8540581 Question Mark
Grade: 237 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 72 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Safety 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
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3447.237G1.12S68.123M29.O901.P1509.21J70 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.01 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.11 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (1.70%) Question Mark

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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.


tctimepieces Supporter 112 · September 1, 2024

Serial Number 8540101 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 122 · December 15, 2021

Serial Number 8540138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2021

Serial Number 8540238 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · August 16, 2021

Serial Number 8540801 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · August 16, 2021

Serial Number 8540524 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · August 16, 2021

Serial Number 8540314 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 122 · May 12, 2020

Serial Number 8540413 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Overview tab shows this watch "total production"
as 1000. Under the "production" tab, it shows
total production as 2000.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This has been updated.

dfurtado 122 · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 8540413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2019

Serial Number 8540808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2019

Serial Number 8540335 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · April 19, 2017

Serial Number 8540042 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · April 2, 2017

Serial Number 8540328 was reported as accurate.

shortjoe 12 · May 18, 2015

Serial Number 8540505 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 18, 2015

Serial Number 8540505 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

LeroyC 392 · December 17, 2013

Serial Number 8540859 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 'ADJUSTED' on Balance Cock
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 237 Pocket Watch