Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 321 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 321

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 12290620 Question Mark
Grade: 321 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 111 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1906 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 10 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,500 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes 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: 5393.321G10.12S358.122M195.H3588.P3095.17J602 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.65 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.81 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.029% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) 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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 87 · March 24, 2023

Serial Number 12290620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2021

Serial Number 12290083 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2021

Serial Number 12290395 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: raised brass jewel settings, not gilded
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Original catalog excerpts of this grade describe the settings as "raised gilded settings."

Anonymous · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 12290750 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · November 3, 2017

Serial Number 12290931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2016

Serial Number 12290669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2016

Serial Number 12290538 was reported as accurate.

JSowder Supporter 39 · May 2, 2015

Serial Number 12290409 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4045 · November 22, 2014

Serial Number 12290344 was reported as accurate.

billbulen 15 · August 17, 2014

Serial Number 12290261 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 321 Pocket Watch