Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 296 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 296

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 11600395
Grade: 296
Model: 4
Class: 105
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production: 37,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Case: Various
Run ID: 4959.296G17.18S2360.184M334.H3318.L1641.15J1467
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.294
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
111.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
42.99
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.073%
Registry Population: 10 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.60% Analyzing 121 Sales

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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 · September 27, 2022

Serial Number 11600212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2022

Serial Number 11600530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 11601120 was reported as accurate.

chunkie 6 · November 21, 2019

Serial Number 11601161 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have the movement but it is in an open face
watch not a hunting . It is a15j. The back of
the case has a train on it making me think it is
Railroad grade. Will be selling on Ebay if you
want to see it.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The auction images confirm it is a hunting movement (fitted in an openface case), consistent with the information in the lookup table.

Anonymous · October 25, 2012

Serial Number 11600990 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 296 Pocket Watch