Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 642 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 642

Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Examples Reported in Run

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: F133356
Grade: 642
Model: 16
Estimated Production Year: 1951
Run Quantity: 52,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 52,000
Size: 8/0s
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 4
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Total Adjustments: 4
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15221.642G1.S164.M2.H7423.P12053.17J2522
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
156.56
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
60.44
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.103%
Registry Population: 1 (0.00%)
Research Note: #F128118: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels." #F122542: Reported as Marked "17 Jewels." #F152402: Reported as 17 Jewels. #F114355: Reported as Marked "15 Jewels."

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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 · October 30, 2020

Serial Number F151028 was reported as accurate.

casiowiz 8 · May 7, 2020

Serial Number F152586 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 470 · February 4, 2019

Serial Number F122542 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has '17 jewels' engraved on train bridge.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Bluejay 179 · January 31, 2017

Serial Number F114355 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked 15 Jewels, 4 adjustments

Anonymous · March 3, 2016

Serial Number F152402 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels, not 15
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

TridentineCatholic 25 · October 28, 2014

Serial Number F136735 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: "4 Adj's" on Movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

joebriscoe 6 · February 18, 2014

Serial Number F134291 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 6, 2013

Serial Number F128118 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number F114355 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This Elgin is a wrist watch. Stamped on the plate
is: F114355, 15 jewels 4 adjustments, Grade 642
and has an Incabloc Balance but also has USA on
the movement. Elgin must have borrowed some ideas
from the Swiss on the balance cock. Watch runs
great after a cleaning/oiling.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 642 Pocket Watch