Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 97 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 97

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2477983
Grade: 97
Model: 1
Class: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 59
Grade/Model Total Production: 323,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 912.97G4.18S585.181M416.H819.K528.7J210
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
967.09
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
375.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.638%
Registry Population: 57 (0.57%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.96% Analyzing 837 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 · November 12, 2022

Serial Number 2479288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2021

Serial Number 2479745 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · February 20, 2021

Serial Number 2477923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2021

Serial Number 2479901 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2021

Serial Number 2478922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2020

Serial Number 2474559 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2020

Serial Number 2476236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 2477655 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2019

Serial Number 2472275 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · July 29, 2019

Serial Number 2476962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2019

Serial Number 2472275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2019

Serial Number 2479114 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · January 19, 2019

Serial Number 2473303 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2018

Serial Number 2478534 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2018

Serial Number 2472585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2018

Serial Number 2470037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2018

Serial Number 2475634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 2476189 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 2477923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2018

Serial Number 2477818 was reported as accurate.

dabrown 1 · September 16, 2017

Serial Number 2470547 was reported as accurate.

agconnelly 7 · February 15, 2017

Serial Number 2478471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2016

Serial Number 2477812 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2016

Serial Number 2475769 was reported as accurate.

wndswept 202 · September 3, 2016

Serial Number 2476084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2016

Serial Number 2470496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2016

Serial Number 2477433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2016

Serial Number 2475859 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2015

Serial Number 2470496 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · December 29, 2014

Serial Number 2477923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2014

Serial Number 2477923 was reported as accurate.

pivotkiller 23 · October 21, 2014

Serial Number 2472646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2014

Serial Number 2472616 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · July 19, 2014

Serial Number 2475756 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · January 4, 2014

Serial Number 2476159 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · January 4, 2014

Serial Number 2476139 was reported as accurate.

gfields 5 · December 19, 2013

Serial Number 2471656 was reported as accurate.

Railroad 34 · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 2477923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2013

Serial Number 2477374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2013

Serial Number 2475890 was reported as accurate.

Railroad 34 · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 2477923 was reported as accurate.

JimmyD 9 · July 4, 2013

Serial Number 2472881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2013

Serial Number 2479137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 2477540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2013

Serial Number 2472528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 2479137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 2479114 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The regulator adjustment gauge is mounted on the
balance cock - not on the full plate as shown

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 2479114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2012

Serial Number 2479114 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 97 Pocket Watch