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: 11810299
Grade: 288
Model: 5
Class: 106
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 33 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: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5108.288G33.18S2404.185M861.O1604.P2857.7J1787
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: 9 (0.45%)
$ 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 6, 2023

Serial Number 11811860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2022

Serial Number 11810030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2018

Serial Number 11811066 was reported as accurate.

barryb 2 · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 11810299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2014

Serial Number 11811479 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2013

Serial Number 11810417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2012

Serial Number 11810420 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 288 Pocket Watch