Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 309 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 309

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 13863263
Grade: 309
Model: 4
Class: 105
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 32 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 134,900
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 6280.309G32.18S2744.184M468.H4078.L1858.7J2374
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
406.15
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
156.89
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.267%
Registry Population: 11 (0.37%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -19.32% Analyzing 200 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.


rbivgq1734 35 · September 9, 2020

Serial Number 13863903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2020

Serial Number 13862323 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The pivot locations look closer to the photo
uploaded by ricebrianric serial number 14772127.
Please keep up the good work.
Shane
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and excellent eye. The 18s Model 4 movement diagram, published in factory-issued material catalogs, features a straight-line escapement. In contrast, the Grade 309 features a right-angle escapement. As a result, the train location is slightly different.

Anonymous · January 2, 2020

Serial Number 13863100 was reported as accurate.

ethnfreeman 8 · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 13863382 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · December 8, 2015

Serial Number 13864588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2013

Serial Number 13863882 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2013

Serial Number 13863145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2012

Serial Number 13864748 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 309 Pocket Watch