Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 338 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 338

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 12977437
Grade: 338
Model: 7
Class: 38
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 16
Grade/Model Total Production: 17,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5814.338G4.16S1283.167M340.O1885.P3462.17J670
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
50.90
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.72
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.034%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.32% Analyzing 90 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.


CG12960 21 · August 10, 2022

Serial Number 12977443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2021

Serial Number 12977265 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 12977265 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · December 7, 2016

Serial Number 12977437 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2015

Serial Number 12977348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2015

Serial Number 12977348 was reported as accurate.

walter2 56 · May 4, 2014

Serial Number 12977554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2012

Serial Number 12977348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2012

Serial Number 12977748 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 338 Pocket Watch