Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 412 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 412

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 15939986 Question Mark
Grade: 412 Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: Third Question Mark
Class: 91 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,600 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7528.412G1.18S3112.188M122.O2716.L2060.21J200 Question Mark
Data Research: 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
10.84 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.13 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (1.50%) 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.


cliffdobbins 296 · April 13, 2023

Serial Number 15939767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2021

Serial Number 15939765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2020

Serial Number 15939786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2020

Serial Number 15939786 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · October 12, 2019

Serial Number 15939986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2019

Serial Number 15939523 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2018

Serial Number 15939943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2018

Serial Number 15939670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2017

Serial Number 15939786 was reported as accurate.

BMarrs0756 9 · May 4, 2015

Serial Number 15939722 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · December 31, 2014

Serial Number 15939985 was reported as accurate.

murglo 1 · December 26, 2014

Serial Number 15939994 was reported as accurate.

Timeswept2 92 · October 16, 2013

Serial Number 15939933 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjusted to only 3 positions not railroad grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 4, 2013

Serial Number 15939767 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 5, 2012

Serial Number 15939911 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Elgin Grade 412 Pocket Watch