Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 108 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 108

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2832431
Grade: 108
Model: 5
Class: 29
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Old Style
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 503527
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 988.108G1.16S141.165M9.O36.P48.15J289
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)

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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 · January 23, 2022

Serial Number 2832703 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 2832371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2018

Serial Number 2832322 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2016

Serial Number 2832353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2016

Serial Number 2832353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2016

Serial Number 2832353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2016

Serial Number 2832853 was reported as accurate.

galenpriest 16 · March 28, 2016

Serial Number 2832772 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2014

Serial Number 2832103 was reported as accurate.

heitel 2 · December 17, 2013

Serial Number 2832960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2013

Serial Number 2832902 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 108 Pocket Watch