Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 228 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 228

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8045397
Grade: 228
Model: 3
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Case: Various
Run ID: 3214.228G3.18S1734.183M307.H2323.L1295.17J229
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.343
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 469 · April 30, 2023

Serial Number 8045071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2022

Serial Number 8045409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2021

Serial Number 8045075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2017

Serial Number 8045429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 8045423 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 228 Pocket Watch