Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 198 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 198

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8093915 Question Mark
Grade: 198 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 79 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,000 Question Mark
Size: 0s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3242.198G6.0S250.02M15.H2342.P1358.7J954 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.31 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.68 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
23 (0.77%) 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 · April 6, 2019

Serial Number 8092761 was reported as accurate.

barberr1 67 · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 8094660 was reported as accurate.

MUFFDIVER52 12 · November 9, 2017

Serial Number 8094420 was reported as accurate.

mothertime 9 · February 17, 2015

Serial Number 8093915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2014

Serial Number 8094471 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 19, 2013

Serial Number 8094764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2013

Serial Number 8093713 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: size 6
7 jewel
safety barrel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 108 to 198
Size changed from 16 to 0
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 8092359 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 108 to 198
Size changed from 16 to 0
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 31, 2013

Serial Number 8092359 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a 7 jewel, in a hunter case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 108 to 198
Size changed from 16 to 0
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 31, 2013

Serial Number 8092359 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 108 to 198
Size changed from 16 to 0
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 22, 2013

Serial Number 8093180 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 jewel 0s (probably) hunter ladies
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 108 to 198
Size changed from 16 to 0
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 8093150 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 108 to 198
Size changed from 16 to 0
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 10, 2012

Serial Number 8092440 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 108 to 198
Size changed from 16 to 0
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 8, 2012

Serial Number 8092434 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade 198 Size 0 7 Jewels for #8092434
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 108 to 198
Size changed from 16 to 0
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 3, 2012

Serial Number 8092434 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 108 to 198
Size changed from 16 to 0
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 1, 2012

Serial Number 8094791 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #8094791 IS GRADE 198 0 SIZE 7 JEWELS
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 108 to 198
Size changed from 16 to 0
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Elgin Grade 198 Pocket Watch