Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 286

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 11042285
Grade: 286
Model: 2
Class: 115
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 225
Grade/Model Total Production: 354,000
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4650.286G11.6S625.62M414.H3133.P2482.7J1591
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,059.91
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
411.81
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.700%
Registry Population: 7 (0.23%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.84% Analyzing 514 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 · May 3, 2020

Serial Number 11043947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 11041838 was reported as accurate.

wdpayne 12 · March 4, 2019

Serial Number 11042285 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch