Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 271 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 271

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6997840 Question Mark
Grade: 271 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 60 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,000 Question Mark
Size: 0s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Natl. Watch Co.
U.S.A.
16 Jewels.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2780.271G1.0S183.01M183.H2080.P1003.16J18 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.504 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.02 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.27 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.004% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) Question Mark

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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