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: 10989491
Grade: 288
Model: 5
Class: 106
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 4623.288G10.18S2248.185M792.O1405.P2461.7J1582
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.290
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,601.13
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: 8 (0.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.25% Analyzing 1,041 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.


Anonymous · June 18, 2021

Serial Number 10987407 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2021

Serial Number 10987407 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2021

Serial Number 10989371 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

gbeard 47 · January 9, 2017

Serial Number 10989500 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18 SIZE
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 188 to 288
Size changed from 12 to 18
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · April 10, 2013

Serial Number 10987211 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is an 18s full plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 188 to 288
Size changed from 12 to 18
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · April 6, 2013

Serial Number 10990887 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open Face Movement Larger then a 12 size
measures 44.450 MM 18 Size ?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 188 to 288
Size changed from 12 to 18
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · August 27, 2012

Serial Number 10988103 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 188 to 288
Size changed from 12 to 18
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
Elgin Grade 288 Pocket Watch