Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 159 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 159

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8270321 Question Mark
Grade: 159 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 39 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,100 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3312.159G7.16S604.167M61.O828.P1414.17J250 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.529 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.40 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.53 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
19 (0.95%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.70% Analyzing 53 Sales 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · November 7, 2023

Serial Number 8269610 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 377 · May 11, 2023

Serial Number 8270045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2022

Serial Number 8269952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2021

Serial Number 8269216 was reported as accurate.

Rdixiemiller 25 · November 11, 2020

Serial Number 8269154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2019

Serial Number 8270841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 8270824 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 159 Pocket Watch