Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 146 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 146

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6049899 Question Mark
Grade: 146 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 10 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,100 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2368.146G1.18S1352.185M361.O466.P716.15J693 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
12.34 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.71 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.008% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
21 (1.05%) 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 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 6049899 was reported as accurate.

dybmowst 3 · April 28, 2022

Serial Number 6049840 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1122 · April 6, 2022

Serial Number 6049840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2021

Serial Number 6048051 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4045 · July 3, 2021

Serial Number 6048128 was reported as accurate.

phillipslee180 7 · June 5, 2021

Serial Number 6049096 was reported as accurate.

APallady 2 · April 22, 2021

Serial Number 6049411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 6049435 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 6048915 was reported as accurate.

Crex12004 1 · October 31, 2017

Serial Number 6049714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2016

Serial Number 6049006 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · July 12, 2015

Serial Number 6049791 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 146 Pocket Watch