Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 208 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 208

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8163508
Grade: 208
Model: 5
Class: 63
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 56
Grade/Model Total Production: 294,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Polished Oval Steel
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
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: 3258.208G5.18S1747.185M555.O807.P1371.7J965
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
885.17
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
342.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.581%
Registry Population: 22 (0.44%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.96% Analyzing 564 Sales

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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.


bob4watch 7 · February 15, 2022

Serial Number 8163508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2022

Serial Number 8163508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2021

Serial Number 8165462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2020

Serial Number 8164672 was reported as accurate.

Shazam 9 · October 21, 2019

Serial Number 8165529 was reported as accurate.

Shazam 9 · October 21, 2019

Serial Number 8165529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2018

Serial Number 8164266 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2017

Serial Number 8163578 was reported as accurate.

mncorrado001 83 · January 4, 2017

Serial Number 8162537 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 8164844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2014

Serial Number 8163874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2014

Serial Number 8163508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2013

Serial Number 8165455 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2013

Serial Number 8162600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 8161310 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 208 Pocket Watch