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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 942265
Grade: 91
Model: 2
Class: 21
Estimated Production Year: 1882
Run Quantity: 350
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 350
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 650
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 185867, 77078, 10554
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 643.91G1.16S44.162M7.C20.L165.21J3
Database Version: v52.243
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.35
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.001%
Registry Population: 18 (5.14%)
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 543 · 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