Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 263 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 263

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 11823253
Grade: 263
Model: 2
Class: 77
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 35
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,000
Size: 0s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Raised Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5117.263G5.0S478.02M169.H3410.P2864.17J534
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
104.79
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
40.66
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.069%
Registry Population: 4 (0.40%)

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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.


Fuchs2 6 · October 2, 2016

Serial Number 11823253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2014

Serial Number 11823638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2013

Serial Number 11823638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2012

Serial Number 11823888 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 263 Pocket Watch