Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 289 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 289 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 289

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 16978275
Grade: 289
Model: 2
Class: 115
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 100 of 181
Grade/Model Total Production: 321,000
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 8271.289G100.6S929.62M718.H5094.P5579.7J3258
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
966.46
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
373.41
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.634%
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.78% Analyzing 380 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Anonymous · May 21, 2018

Serial Number 16978015 was reported as accurate.