Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8311400 (Grade 208)

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Access Date: December 18, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 208

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8311400
Grade:	208
Model:	5
Class:	63
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	11,000
Grade/Model Run:	8 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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3351.208G8.18S1796.185M578.O857.P1438.7J995
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.515
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: Scoped for This Run Only	39 (0.35%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-7.14% Analyzing 573 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 208

Target Profile: 18S-M5-7J-ONP-U

Elgin Grade 208 (All Variations): 294,000 ETP

18S: 294,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 208

18S-M5: 294,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 208, Model 5

18S-M5-7J: 294,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 208, Model 5, 7 Jewels

18S-M5-7J-ONP: 294,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 208, Model 5, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

18S-M5-7J-ONP-U: 294,000 100.00%

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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 · June 29, 2024

Serial Number 8315875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2023

Serial Number 8307380 was reported as accurate.

Yellowtail420 Supporter 104 · March 5, 2022

Serial Number 8307635 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · January 26, 2022

Serial Number 8307218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2021

Serial Number 8307055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2021

Serial Number 8305430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2021

Serial Number 8312232 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · January 12, 2021

Serial Number 8307218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2020

Serial Number 8310308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2020

Serial Number 8305102 was reported as accurate.

dlwright 9 · August 13, 2019

Serial Number 8314709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2019

Serial Number 8314676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 8314601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2018

Serial Number 8307645 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Elgin serial no. 8307645 indicates 18S but mine
is 16S

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. After reviewing the images on the auction listing, I can confirm the movement is an 18-Size Model 5. [eBay #153276304158]