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Access Date: April 16, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 298 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 298

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 19172955
Grade: 298
Model: 2
Class: 116
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 116 of 129
Grade/Model Total Production: 196,000
Size: 0s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 9659.298G116.0S1202.02M698.H5750.P6924.7J4017
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 590.11
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 227.98
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.387%
Registry Population: 8 (0.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.71% Analyzing 133 Sales
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 298

Target Profile: 0S-M2-7J-HGP-U

Elgin Grade 298 (All Variations): 196,000 ETP
0S: 196,000 100.00%
0s, Grade 298
0S-M2: 196,000 100.00%
0s, Grade 298, Model 2
0S-M2-7J: 196,000 100.00%
0s, Grade 298, Model 2, 7 Jewels
0S-M2-7J-HGP: 196,000 100.00%
0s, Grade 298, Model 2, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Gilt
0S-M2-7J-HGP-U: 196,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 8 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 · February 18, 2021

Serial Number 19169511 was reported as accurate.

JJackW 11 · September 1, 2018

Serial Number 19172955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2018

Serial Number 19169570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2016

Serial Number 19170222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2014

Serial Number 19169883 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 298 Pocket Watch
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