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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 280 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 280

No. 280

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10126408
Grade: 280
Variation: No. 280
Model: 9
Class: 102
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,000
Variant Est. Production: 7,000 (16S-M9-17J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 280)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Brass
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
U.S.A.
No. 280
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4151.280G2.16S812.169M6.O1187.L1489.17J387
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
23.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.25
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.016%
Registry Population: 40 (1.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.69% Analyzing 57 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.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · August 20, 2023

Serial Number 10126858 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 317 · June 3, 2023

Serial Number 10126700 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · August 15, 2022

Serial Number 10126487 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2022

Serial Number 10128422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2022

Serial Number 10127879 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · September 7, 2021

Serial Number 10126405 was reported as accurate.

salem1 Supporter 44 · June 8, 2021

Serial Number 10127198 was reported as accurate.

hudnic Supporter 78 · May 21, 2021

Serial Number 10128123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2021

Serial Number 10127239 was reported as accurate.

ralph1 105 · July 15, 2020

Serial Number 10127904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2020

Serial Number 10127344 was reported as accurate.

swhite1750 27 · April 23, 2020

Serial Number 10127676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2019

Serial Number 10126097 was reported as accurate.

bcole60 30 · October 10, 2019

Serial Number 10126694 was reported as accurate.

winterwolf Supporter 97 · August 25, 2019

Serial Number 10127595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2019

Serial Number 10127728 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2019

Serial Number 10126408 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 469 · February 5, 2019

Serial Number 10128491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2018

Serial Number 10127425 was reported as accurate.

jandnmurphy5 1 · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 10127471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2017

Serial Number 10127267 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2017

Serial Number 10127308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2017

Serial Number 10126477 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2017

Serial Number 10128184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2017

Serial Number 10128184 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · December 18, 2016

Serial Number 10126108 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2016

Serial Number 10127344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2015

Serial Number 10128747 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: THIS MOVEMENT MARKED 'No. 280" NOT B.W. RAYMOND

Groovysalsa 109 · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 10126089 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 84 · April 19, 2015

Serial Number 10128224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2015

Serial Number 10126089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2014

Serial Number 10127433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2014

Serial Number 10126108 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 10126108 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2014

Serial Number 10126108 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2014

Serial Number 10127987 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · March 27, 2014

Serial Number 10127171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2014

Serial Number 10126181 was reported as accurate.

toment1 1 · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 10128321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 10126259 was reported as accurate.

vetrad 17 · July 19, 2013

Serial Number 10126859 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2012

Serial Number 10128051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 10127109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2012

Serial Number 10127258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 10127311 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 10127311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2012

Serial Number 10127761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2012

Serial Number 10126876 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 280 Pocket Watch