Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 181 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 181

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8186294 Question Mark
Grade: 181 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 65 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3270.181G3.18S1752.187M47.O811.L1305.21J57 Question Mark
Data Research: 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
18.06 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.92 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.012% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.20%) 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 10, 2021

Serial Number 8186914 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2020

Serial Number 8186674 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2019

Serial Number 8186357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2019

Serial Number 8186290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 8186983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2018

Serial Number 8186290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 8186798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2018

Serial Number 8186798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2018

Serial Number 8186339 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 8186084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2017

Serial Number 8186357 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 8186269 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · November 1, 2016

Serial Number 8186475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2015

Serial Number 8186218 was reported as accurate.

Philmc69 1 · September 1, 2015

Serial Number 8186128 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2015

Serial Number 8186888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2014

Serial Number 8186850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 8186133 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2014

Serial Number 8186309 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · February 8, 2014

Serial Number 8186234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2012

Serial Number 8186585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2012

Serial Number 8186585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 8186585 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 181 Pocket Watch