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: 23144289
Grade: 288
Model: 5
Class: 106
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 215 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: 11347.288G215.18S3552.185M1617.O4867.P8487.7J4780
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: 7 (0.23%)
$ 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 · March 7, 2024

Serial Number 23142172 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · October 5, 2016

Serial Number 23144289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2014

Serial Number 23144903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 23142871 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · December 9, 2013

Serial Number 23142289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2013

Serial Number 23144050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2013

Serial Number 23143154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 23143215 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 288 Pocket Watch