Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 237 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 237

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8540581
Grade: 237
Model: 3
Class: 72
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,000
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Safety
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3446.237G1.12S68.123M29.O901.P1509.21J69
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.01
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.11
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002%
Registry Population: 16 (1.60%)

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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 112 · 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 112 · 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 112 · 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