Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 280 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 280

No. 280

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 10073752 Question Mark
Grade: 280 Question Mark
Variation: No. 280 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Class: 102 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 7,000 (16S-M9-17J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 280) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Brass Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
17 Jewels
No. 280
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4118.280G1.16S805.169M5.O1169.L1484.17J378 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.08 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.25 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.016% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.38% Analyzing 57 Sales 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 · September 23, 2021

Serial Number 10073232 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

10mueller 38 · June 11, 2021

Serial Number 10073031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2020

Serial Number 10073515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 10073685 was reported as accurate.

bluedevil64 8 · June 10, 2018

Serial Number 10073265 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 10073905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 10073841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 10073999 was reported as accurate.

rlm7950 7 · July 30, 2013

Serial Number 10073841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number 10073300 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 10073841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2012

Serial Number 10073031 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 280 Pocket Watch