Pocket Watch Database

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: 10192875
Grade: 280
Variation: No. 280
Model: 9
Class: 102
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 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: 4178.280G3.16S819.169M7.O1199.L1493.17J392
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.08
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: 15 (1.50%)
$ 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 960 · November 10, 2022

Serial Number 10192557 was reported as accurate.

cougwatch Supporter 125 · August 23, 2021

Serial Number 10192982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2021

Serial Number 10192993 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 7, 2019

Serial Number 10192681 was reported as accurate.

winterwolf Supporter 97 · August 6, 2018

Serial Number 10192656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 10192234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2016

Serial Number 10192062 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton992B 1 · December 9, 2015

Serial Number 10192638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2015

Serial Number 10192827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2015

Serial Number 10192656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2015

Serial Number 10192753 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2014

Serial Number 10192827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2014

Serial Number 10192827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2014

Serial Number 10192827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2014

Serial Number 10192827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 10192433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2013

Serial Number 10192450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2012

Serial Number 10192769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 10192594 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2012

Serial Number 10192062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2012

Serial Number 10192062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2012

Serial Number 10192062 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 280 Pocket Watch