Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 288 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 288

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10720706
Grade: 288
Model: 5
Class: 106
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 296
Grade/Model Total Production: 531,800
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Polished Oval Regulator
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
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: 4472.288G2.18S2198.185M767.O1338.P2337.7J1509
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,592.26
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
618.67
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.051%
Registry Population: 20 (0.29%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.94% Analyzing 1,038 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.


cmdraven 3970 · September 15, 2022

Serial Number 10720400 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2020

Serial Number 10717722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2020

Serial Number 10719142 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2020

Serial Number 10719225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2019

Serial Number 10716017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2019

Serial Number 10714216 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · December 26, 2018

Serial Number 10720706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 10718852 was reported as accurate.

spclarke 27 · May 25, 2014

Serial Number 10720861 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 288 Pocket Watch