Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 320 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 320 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 320

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 16699421
Grade: 320
Model: 2
Class: 116
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 194 of 257
Grade/Model Total Production: 914,000
Size: 0s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 8068.320G194.0S952.02M532.H4999.P5381.7J3152
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,751.85
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,063.35
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.807%
Registry Population: 10 (0.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.76% Analyzing 1,551 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.


texnet 684 · October 30, 2016

Serial Number 16699421 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 120 to 320
Size changed from 6 to 0
Jewels changed from 13j to 7J

Anonymous · November 2, 2015

Serial Number 16697014 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 120 to 320
Size changed from 6 to 0
Jewels changed from 13j to 7J

bobbyentzminger 2 · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 16698403 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 16698403 belongs to a 7 jewel grade
320 class 116 model 2 Elgin from 1912. The
movement is very different than listed picture.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 120 to 320
Size changed from 6 to 0
Jewels changed from 13j to 7J
Elgin Grade 320 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 320 Pocket Watch