Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 161 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 161

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6468467 Question Mark
Grade: 161 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 37 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j 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 Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class F Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2543.161G1.16S439.167M5.O514.P834.17J83 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: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.04 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.60 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
24 (2.40%) 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.


Louisc1 Supporter 86 · June 25, 2023

Serial Number 6468010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2023

Serial Number 6468299 was reported as accurate.

RexInMinn 1 · February 16, 2023

Serial Number 6468219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2022

Serial Number 6468629 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · August 23, 2020

Serial Number 6468801 was reported as accurate.

davehere 7 · December 23, 2019

Serial Number 6468463 was reported as accurate.

todix144 76 · November 12, 2018

Serial Number 6468285 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · August 29, 2018

Serial Number 6468467 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2018

Serial Number 6468299 was reported as accurate.

Pocketwatchlover 71 · September 7, 2016

Serial Number 6468624 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · October 10, 2014

Serial Number 6468869 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · November 18, 2013

Serial Number 6468853 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · October 30, 2013

Serial Number 6468837 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2012

Serial Number 6468156 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 6468012 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 161 Pocket Watch