Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 253 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 253

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9355915
Grade: 253
Model: 2
Class: 87
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
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: 3801.253G5.12S117.122M58.H2657.P1790.7J1208
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.12
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022%
Registry Population: 3 (0.10%)

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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.


okiejohn 379 · March 23, 2020

Serial Number 9355915 was reported as accurate.

Racman 1 · April 22, 2017

Serial Number 9353736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2012

Serial Number 9354865 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything that is listed is correct except the
number of jewels. The watch that I have is a 15
jewel.
Elgin Grade 253 Pocket Watch