Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 125

Possible Mixed Run: 15-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements Reported

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4736234 Question Mark
Grade: 125 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 9,000 (18S-M3-17J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1850.125G3.18S1082.183M181.H1467.L875.17J13 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 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
39.14 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.07 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.026% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (0.50%) Question Mark
Research Note: This run was manufactured while the Grade 125 was being transitioned from 15 Jewels to 17 Jewels. Both jewel counts have been reported in the run. Later examples are more likely to be 17 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 · May 20, 2024

Serial Number 4737034 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2023

Serial Number 4735207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2022

Serial Number 4735603 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 122 · February 28, 2022

Serial Number 4737719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2021

Serial Number 4737901 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2020

Serial Number 4737888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2019

Serial Number 4736047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2019

Serial Number 4736448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2018

Serial Number 4737440 was reported as accurate.

amhines 1 · August 24, 2018

Serial Number 4736848 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is marked as 17 jewels, but reported as 15
jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

TimeKingJCW 11 · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 4735734 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · January 6, 2018

Serial Number 4735720 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · August 28, 2017

Serial Number 4735734 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a 15 jewel.

Anonymous · May 11, 2017

Serial Number 4737014 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2017

Serial Number 4737313 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 31, 2016

Serial Number 4735817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2016

Serial Number 4735817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2016

Serial Number 4736557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2015

Serial Number 4736418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2015

Serial Number 4736815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2014

Serial Number 4737269 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · July 20, 2014

Serial Number 4735927 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This SN is a 15j movement

Anonymous · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 4736349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2012

Serial Number 4737930 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 17 jewels on barrel bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch