Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 231 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 231

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8076678
Grade: 231
Model: 2
Class: 56
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,300
Size: 6s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3231.231G4.6S460.62M249.H2334.P1349.16J25
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.87
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.11
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010%
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)

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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 · November 25, 2019

Serial Number 8076538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2018

Serial Number 8076772 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 24, 2018

Serial Number 8076590 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2014

Serial Number 8076678 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2013

Serial Number 8076924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2013

Serial Number 8076254 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 8076254 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2012

Serial Number 8076405 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 231 Pocket Watch