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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 11739637 Question Mark
Grade: 286 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 115 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 6,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 32 of 225 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 354,000 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5057.286G32.6S665.62M454.H3377.P2813.7J1761 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,065.81 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
411.81 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.700% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (0.25%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.33% Analyzing 528 Sales Question Mark

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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.


Rcardkidz 4083 · May 24, 2024

Serial Number 11738103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2023

Serial Number 11736907 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · September 1, 2021

Serial Number 11739637 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 11736142 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2020

Serial Number 11735265 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2017

Serial Number 11740771 was reported as accurate.

yoyospin 13 · April 30, 2017

Serial Number 11737926 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2016

Serial Number 11735788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2016

Serial Number 11735788 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 11737826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2012

Serial Number 11735207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2012

Serial Number 11736242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2012

Serial Number 11738350 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch