Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 170 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 170

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6802612
Grade: 170
Model: 5
Class: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 21,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2708.170G4.18S1492.185M428.O585.P952.15J775
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
63.17
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.49
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.042%
Registry Population: 9 (0.45%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.94% Analyzing 80 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.


jdpd201 19 · April 20, 2021

Serial Number 6802597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 6803833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2020

Serial Number 6802078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2019

Serial Number 6803529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2018

Serial Number 6802631 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2016

Serial Number 6802201 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · October 24, 2015

Serial Number 6803728 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 6802024 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 6802508 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 170 Pocket Watch