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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 189

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 9090825 Question Mark
Grade: 189 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 68 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 10 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (12S-M2-19J-HNP-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.) Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled 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 # of Positions: 5 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: 3681.189G4.12S99.122M46.H2588.P1692.19J14 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.541 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.58 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.020% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.00%) Question Mark

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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 · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 9090914 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 9090665 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 122 · January 14, 2020

Serial Number 9090825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2019

Serial Number 9090124 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2019

Serial Number 9090124 was reported as accurate.

ggrant1000 4 · July 19, 2015

Serial Number 9090895 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2014

Serial Number 9090542 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is not marked B.W. Raymond. Marked
safety barrel. Marked adjusted only.

Bluejay 179 · July 25, 2014

Serial Number 9090755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2014

Serial Number 9090980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2012

Serial Number 9090550 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 189 Pocket Watch