Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 166 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 166

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6480699 Question Mark
Grade: 166 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: 1 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,011 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) 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
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Natl. Watch Co.
Elgin Ill. U.S.A.
17 Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2552.166G1.18S1425.185M398.O519.P839.17J88 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
12.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.61 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
7 (0.70%) 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.


Anonymous · December 27, 2023

Serial Number 6480986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 6480356 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 386 · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 6480699 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · February 12, 2019

Serial Number 6480036 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · February 12, 2019

Serial Number 6480036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2017

Serial Number 6480422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2016

Serial Number 6480474 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked Father Time.

C. M. St P. Ry Standard Dial.

Anonymous · January 25, 2015

Serial Number 6480672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 6480360 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · June 17, 2013

Serial Number 6480037 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Data correct, but this grade not marked Father
Time

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 6480933 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 166 Pocket Watch