Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 150 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 150

Private Label(s) in Run:

H.E. Adams - Sanford, Fla.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6434239 Question Mark
Grade: 150 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 23 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,820 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 6,820 (18S-M5-21J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [14] 3P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 4 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2525.150G3.18S1415.185M393.O507.P819.21J9 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
23.54 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.04 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.015% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (1.60%) Question Mark
Research Note: #6434502 and #6434614 Private Label for H.E. Adams - Sanford, Fla.

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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 · August 25, 2024

Serial Number 6434704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2022

Serial Number 6434261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2021

Serial Number 6434789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2021

Serial Number 6434789 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 629 · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 6434505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2020

Serial Number 6434041 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · August 1, 2020

Serial Number 6434632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2020

Serial Number 6434328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 6434346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2018

Serial Number 6434614 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j or 21j to 21j

Anonymous · October 20, 2017

Serial Number 6434846 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j or 21j to 21j

Anonymous · January 15, 2017

Serial Number 6434086 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j or 21j to 21j

alandye 52 · July 17, 2015

Serial Number 6434649 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · July 17, 2015

Serial Number 6434649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2015

Serial Number 6434103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2013

Serial Number 6434725 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 8, 2013

Serial Number 6434502 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: signed 21 jewels
H.E. Adams Railway Standard
Sanford Fla.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 5, 2012

Serial Number 6434256 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked '21 JEWELS' and 'ADJUSTED' on barrel bridge
but number of positions not indicated
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 29, 2012

Serial Number 6434222 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked '21 JEWELS' and 'ADJUSTED' on barrel bridge
but number of positions not indicated
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 150 Pocket Watch