Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 198 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 198

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8055002
Grade: 198
Model: 2
Class: 79
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,000
Size: 0s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Safety
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 3221.198G5.0S247.02M13.H2327.P1340.7J947
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.296
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.31
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.68
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057%
Registry Population: 6 (0.30%)

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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 27, 2019

Serial Number 8055370 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2018

Serial Number 8054772 was reported as accurate.

Gggandme3 1 · April 21, 2018

Serial Number 8055539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2016

Serial Number 8055324 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 198 Pocket Watch