Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 287 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 287 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 287

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 15816163
Grade: 287
Model: 4
Class: 105
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 73 of 74
Grade/Model Total Production: 110,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
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
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7451.287G73.18S3095.184M572.H4673.L2048.7J2901
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
329.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
127.92
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.217%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)

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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.


Anonymous · October 9, 2020

Serial Number 15816782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2019

Serial Number 15816381 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 15816163 was reported as accurate.

1s2m3n 1 · August 21, 2018

Serial Number 15816163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 15816676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2014

Serial Number 15816676 was reported as accurate.

orissa 4 · July 20, 2013

Serial Number 15816782 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch I have serial # 15816782 and it is
Openface not Hunting.
I also believe that the size and bulk of this
watch would indicate that it is a railroad grade
Elgin Grade 287 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 287 Pocket Watch