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: 10192982 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: 3 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.
No. 280
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4179.280G3.16S819.169M7.O1199.L1494.17J392 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 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
15 (1.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.23% 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 1111 · 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