Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 288 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 288

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 17379234
Grade: 288
Model: 5
Class: 106
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 133 of 296
Grade/Model Total Production: 531,800
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Polished Oval Regulator
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 8545.288G133.18S3256.185M1336.O3216.P5834.7J3410
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,592.26
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
618.67
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.051%
Registry Population: 8 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.94% Analyzing 1,038 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 · May 3, 2022

Serial Number 17378080 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

locomotive Supporter 81 · February 20, 2021

Serial Number 17379639 was reported as accurate.

Gun4hire Supporter 42 · July 17, 2020

Serial Number 17378265 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 17379639 was reported as accurate.

alex111111 69 · April 23, 2017

Serial Number 17378579 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · December 31, 2014

Serial Number 17379639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 17378716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 17379623 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 288 Pocket Watch