Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 229 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 229

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8046213
Grade: 229
Model: 5
Class: 10
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,800
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3215.229G2.18S1735.185M550.O793.P1335.17J230
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.44
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.36
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.008%
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.


Anonymous · June 3, 2022

Serial Number 8046128 was reported as accurate.

wise205671 5 · November 10, 2013

Serial Number 8046283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2013

Serial Number 8046016 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 229 Pocket Watch