Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 298 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 298

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 17332918 Question Mark
Grade: 298 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 116 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1913 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 79 of 129 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 196,000 Question Mark
Size: 0s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8506.298G79.0S1029.02M583.H5211.P5799.7J3389 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
590.11 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
227.98 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.387% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.25%) Question Mark

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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.


Dancon05 1 · January 27, 2024

Serial Number 17332960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2017

Serial Number 17333177 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 298 Pocket Watch