Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 289 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 289 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 289

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 16648127
Grade: 289
Model: 2
Class: 115
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 93 of 181
Grade/Model Total Production: 321,000
Size: 6s
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
U.S. Patents: 77078
Case: Various
Run ID: 8032.289G93.6S905.62M694.H4981.P5347.7J3134
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.350
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
966.46
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
373.41
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.634%
Registry Population: 4 (0.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.42% Analyzing 382 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 · August 26, 2019

Serial Number 16648128 was reported as accurate.

574pat 2 · June 12, 2015

Serial Number 16648127 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not size 6s. I would guess an 18s to be correct.
Picture (gold tone) of movement matches mine.

Anonymous · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 16648113 was reported as accurate.

guccicrew100 41 · June 23, 2013

Serial Number 16647340 was reported as accurate.