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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 286

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 17105175
Grade: 286
Model: 2
Class: 115
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 115 of 225
Grade/Model Total Production: 354,000
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
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: 8349.286G115.6S939.62M728.H5130.P5652.7J3307
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,059.91
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
411.81
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.700%
Registry Population: 6 (0.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.84% Analyzing 514 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 · June 2, 2021

Serial Number 17104477 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · July 8, 2020

Serial Number 17104304 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2016

Serial Number 17104203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2014

Serial Number 17104364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2013

Serial Number 17104991 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch