Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 218 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 218

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10223653
Grade: 218
Model: 5
Class: 63
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 900
Grade/Model Run: 34 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,800
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Polished Oval Steel
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4193.218G34.18S2096.185M716.O1206.P2111.15J1204
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
203.00
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
78.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.134%
Registry Population: 5 (0.56%)

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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 · December 15, 2019

Serial Number 10223904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2016

Serial Number 10223623 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2014

Serial Number 10223145 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 16, 2013

Serial Number 10223333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2012

Serial Number 10223333 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 218 Pocket Watch