Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 147 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 147

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6200610
Grade: 147
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (18S-M5-17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Case: Various
Run ID: 2433.147G3.18S1385.185M376.O486.P757.17J75
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.400
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.92
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.012%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.40%)

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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 · December 3, 2022

Serial Number 6200092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2022

Serial Number 6200151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2022

Serial Number 6200705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2022

Serial Number 6200705 was reported as accurate.

lugalbanda 2 · April 24, 2022

Serial Number 6200717 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2022

Serial Number 6200152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2021

Serial Number 6200453 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2020

Serial Number 6200092 was reported as accurate.

jbentley85 1 · October 7, 2019

Serial Number 6200248 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 6200285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2019

Serial Number 6200438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2017

Serial Number 6201956 was reported as accurate.

mittner 1 · June 4, 2017

Serial Number 6200451 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

cmdraven 4034 · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 6200539 was reported as accurate.

GOLDENS 21 · March 3, 2015

Serial Number 6200610 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 6200185 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Sorry about my prior report, this is a Wheeler 17
jewel
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUGE-Elgin-National-Pocke
twatch-Coin-Silver-Case-Circa-1885-Running-/111141
510599?pt=Pocket_Watches&hash=item19e08cddc7
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 6200185 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 9, 2013

Serial Number 6200151 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a Wheeler 17 jewel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 147 Pocket Watch