Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 298 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 298

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 16627679
Grade: 298
Model: 2
Class: 116
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 61 of 129
Grade/Model Total Production: 196,000
Size: 0s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 8020.298G61.0S941.02M525.H4975.P5335.7J3128
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
586.84
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
227.98
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.387%
Registry Population: 1 (0.05%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.33% Analyzing 133 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.


Anonymous · September 11, 2019

Serial Number 16627526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2019

Serial Number 16627395 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2015

Serial Number 16628808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 16628200 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 298 Pocket Watch