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: 3131994
Grade: 97
Model: 1
Class: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1889
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 14 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
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Case: Various
Run ID: 1126.97G14.18S693.181M426.H964.K538.7J272
Database Version: v52.219
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: 22 (0.55%)
$ 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 · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 3131839 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2020

Serial Number 3131924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2020

Serial Number 3129419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2019

Serial Number 3128964 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 26, 2016

Serial Number 3131270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2016

Serial Number 3131217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2015

Serial Number 3128988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2013

Serial Number 3129565 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Info reads hunting, and mine is an open face.

Anonymous · November 20, 2012

Serial Number 3131855 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 97 Pocket Watch