Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 297 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 297

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10647294
Grade: 297
Model: 5
Class: 106
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 31
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
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: 4442.297G1.18S2186.185M760.O1323.P2312.15J1283
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
134.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.089%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.04% Analyzing 145 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.


JointVenture Supporter 102 · June 22, 2020

Serial Number 10647068 was reported as accurate.

swhite1750 27 · April 8, 2019

Serial Number 10647418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2016

Serial Number 10647164 was reported as accurate.

jprich 4 · January 18, 2014

Serial Number 10647644 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 297 Pocket Watch