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: 3168716
Grade: 97
Model: 1
Class: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1889
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 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: 1145.97G15.18S703.181M427.H979.K539.7J276
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: 18 (0.45%)
$ 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.


antiques2038 1 · November 30, 2020

Serial Number 3169892 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

dfurtado 111 · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 3168716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2020

Serial Number 3169449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2020

Serial Number 3167666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2020

Serial Number 3169905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2019

Serial Number 3170300 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2018

Serial Number 3169905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2017

Serial Number 3169050 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 3169050 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 3169050 was reported as accurate.

ttestates1 1 · March 28, 2015

Serial Number 3168864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2014

Serial Number 3169841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2013

Serial Number 3167512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2012

Serial Number 3169186 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 97 Pocket Watch