Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 271 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 271

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6997840
Grade: 271
Model: 1
Class: 60
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,000
Size: 0s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Elgin Natl. Watch Co.
U.S.A.
16 Jewels.
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2779.271G1.0S183.01M183.H2079.P1003.16J18
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.27
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.004%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)

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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 · May 30, 2016

Serial Number 6997863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2013

Serial Number 6997796 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 271 Pocket Watch