Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 295 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 295 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 295

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 16879049
Grade: 295
Model: 2
Class: 115
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 98 of 156
Grade/Model Total Production: 210,000
Size: 6s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
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: 77078
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 8199.295G98.6S921.62M710.H5060.P5509.15J2368
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
632.26
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
244.27
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.415%
Registry Population: 6 (0.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.32% Analyzing 516 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 · November 4, 2020

Serial Number 16879144 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2019

Serial Number 16878726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2017

Serial Number 16878691 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2017

Serial Number 16878829 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MIne is a 23 jewel Veritas with this serial number
16878829
Curator Response: Is it possible that the serial number is 16678829, which would properly match with a 23-jewel Veritas? If not, please upload a photo of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · August 25, 2015

Serial Number 16879802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 16879343 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2013

Serial Number 16878633 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 295 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 295 Pocket Watch