Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 91 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 91 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 91

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 942265 Question Mark
Grade: 91 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 21 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1882 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 350 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 350 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 650 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet 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
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 643.91G1.16S44.162M7.C20.L165.21J3 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.498 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.35 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.001% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (5.14%) Question Mark
Research Note: Elgin factory serial lists designate a single of Grade 91 movements: [942,001-943,000]. However, all known examples are found between 942,001-943,350 indicating an actual production of 350 instead of 1,000.

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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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 603 · April 1, 2024

Serial Number 942268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2024

Serial Number 942322 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2020

Serial Number 942042 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2020

Serial Number 942184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 942184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 942338 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2019

Serial Number 942184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2018

Serial Number 942112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2017

Serial Number 942265 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · April 29, 2015

Serial Number 942337 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · July 3, 2014

Serial Number 942263 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: One Run Only = 1000
Only 500 are known to exist
Movement Configuration = 3 F. Bridge
Convertible const. can be Open faced or Hunter
configuration.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Interchangeable
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 4, 2014

Serial Number 942046 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 22, 2012

Serial Number 942094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2012

Serial Number 942093 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 942002 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 25, 2012

Serial Number 942023 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Elgin Grade 91 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 91 Pocket Watch