Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 88

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1088811
Grade: 88
Model: 4
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 44,000
Variant Est. Production: 34,000 (18S-M4-11J-HHL)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 670.88G3.18S476.184M6.H642.L183.11J260
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
131.74
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
51.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.087%
Registry Population: 30 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.16% Analyzing 144 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.


crystallohof 1 · January 1, 2023

Serial Number 1087159 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 111 · November 14, 2022

Serial Number 1088709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2022

Serial Number 1088771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2021

Serial Number 1087141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2021

Serial Number 1088258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2020

Serial Number 1085700 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 1086287 was reported as accurate.

mousec 34 · April 4, 2020

Serial Number 1085326 was reported as accurate.

joel45 86 · November 23, 2019

Serial Number 1086591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 1088693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2019

Serial Number 1087660 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2019

Serial Number 1087678 was reported as accurate.

Rdixiemiller 23 · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 1088904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2019

Serial Number 1088904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2018

Serial Number 1086431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2018

Serial Number 1087708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2018

Serial Number 1087625 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2017

Serial Number 1087606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2015

Serial Number 1089639 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · September 15, 2015

Serial Number 1088662 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · January 4, 2015

Serial Number 1085444 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · November 8, 2014

Serial Number 1087316 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · October 8, 2014

Serial Number 1086983 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · August 27, 2014

Serial Number 1088208 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · May 17, 2014

Serial Number 1086983 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Elroy1 64 · April 25, 2014

Serial Number 1088706 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · December 30, 2013

Serial Number 1086427 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · October 11, 2012

Serial Number 1087588 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · July 30, 2012

Serial Number 1086956 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · June 20, 2012

Serial Number 1085962 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · June 13, 2012

Serial Number 1085940 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 88 Pocket Watch