Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: March 22, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 288
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 24638653 | ![]() |
Grade: | 288 | ![]() |
Model: | 5 | ![]() |
Class: | 106 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1922 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 2,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 235 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 | ![]() |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 11922.288G235.18S3617.185M1681.O5252.P9009.7J5047 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.624 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1,601.13 | ![]() |
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: Scoped for This Run Only | 12 (0.60%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -1.43% Analyzing 1,071 Sales | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 288
Target Profile: 18S-M5-7J-ONP-U
Elgin Grade 288 (All Variations): 531,800 ETP |
18S: 531,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 288 |
18S-M5: 531,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 288, Model 5 |
18S-M5-7J: 531,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 288, Model 5, 7 Jewels |
18S-M5-7J-ONP: 531,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 288, Model 5, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
18S-M5-7J-ONP-U: 531,800 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 12 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.
stogie 1 · March 15, 2025
Serial Number 24638653 was reported as accurate.
stogie 1 · March 15, 2025
Serial Number 24638653 was reported as accurate.
cmdraven 4097 · May 26, 2023
Serial Number 24639836 was reported as accurate.
MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5348 · October 27, 2021
Serial Number 24638123 was reported as accurate.

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