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: 22330505
Grade: 288
Model: 5
Class: 106
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 204 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: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11040.288G204.18S3515.185M1582.O4663.P8207.7J4642
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: 11 (0.37%)
$ 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.


Rcardkidz 3398 · November 26, 2023

Serial Number 22329261 was reported as accurate.

Relojo333 24 · January 27, 2021

Serial Number 22328699 was reported as accurate.

orrelse Supporter 13 · December 27, 2020

Serial Number 22328661 was reported as accurate.

1943watches 16 · April 30, 2020

Serial Number 22330144 was reported as accurate.

Geargodderrick 1 · August 2, 2017

Serial Number 22328792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2017

Serial Number 22328792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2017

Serial Number 22328792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2016

Serial Number 22330795 was reported as accurate.

harris498 53 · October 26, 2014

Serial Number 22330653 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2013

Serial Number 22329866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2013

Serial Number 22329866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2013

Serial Number 22329942 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2013

Serial Number 22329942 was reported as inaccurate.

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Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 22329483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2012

Serial Number 22330319 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 288 Pocket Watch