Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 342 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 342

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 19568603 Question Mark
Grade: 342 Question Mark
Model: 13 Question Mark
Class: 127 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1917 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 4,000 (16S-M13-17J-ONL-A4P) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 4 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9873.342G5.16S2399.1613M8.O3943.L2153.17J1388 Question Mark
Data Research: 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
15.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.00%) 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.


Anonymous · November 18, 2020

Serial Number 19568013 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · November 11, 2020

Serial Number 19568603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2020

Serial Number 19568925 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 19568669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2017

Serial Number 19568537 was reported as accurate.

luckylyle 2 · January 26, 2016

Serial Number 19568966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2013

Serial Number 19568341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 19568136 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Should be model 13, 3/4 plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4
Elgin Grade 342 Pocket Watch