Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 242 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 242

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 11676538 Question Mark
Grade: 242 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 33 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Brass 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: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5019.242G6.16S1050.166M330.H3356.P2781.17J513 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.09 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.60%) 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 1120 · April 28, 2023

Serial Number 11676599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2021

Serial Number 11676838 was reported as accurate.

Harlton Supporter 98 · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 11676269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2020

Serial Number 11676269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2020

Serial Number 11676867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2019

Serial Number 11676510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 11676722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2016

Serial Number 11676838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2016

Serial Number 11676078 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 242 Pocket Watch