Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 218 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 218

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8383875
Grade: 218
Model: 5
Class: 63
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 8,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,800
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
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: 3373.218G1.18S1808.185M583.O867.P1453.15J946
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
203.00
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
78.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.134%
Registry Population: 29 (0.36%)

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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 30, 2023

Serial Number 8386755 was reported as accurate.

MrJoshua88 1 · September 21, 2022

Serial Number 8387688 was reported as accurate.

petrifiedtrees 1 · April 24, 2022

Serial Number 8389766 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 400 · February 25, 2022

Serial Number 8384772 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · October 29, 2021

Serial Number 8387716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2021

Serial Number 8382135 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2021

Serial Number 8387005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2021

Serial Number 8385980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2021

Serial Number 8385980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2021

Serial Number 8389845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 8387093 was reported as accurate.

Waynebenn 1 · December 30, 2020

Serial Number 8385154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2020

Serial Number 8389417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 8389363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2020

Serial Number 8383223 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2020

Serial Number 8385296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2020

Serial Number 8384885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2019

Serial Number 8387302 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 12, 2019

Serial Number 8387302 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2019

Serial Number 8387530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2019

Serial Number 8385725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 8389363 was reported as accurate.

RELGIN 2 · June 4, 2018

Serial Number 8389144 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2017

Serial Number 8389458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2017

Serial Number 8387285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2016

Serial Number 8388125 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2016

Serial Number 8384260 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2016

Serial Number 8383048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2015

Serial Number 8383628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2014

Serial Number 8388043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2014

Serial Number 8383839 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2013

Serial Number 8388879 was reported as accurate.

whittler 7 · July 9, 2013

Serial Number 8389793 was reported as accurate.

whittler 7 · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 8389793 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 8389668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2012

Serial Number 8384919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2012

Serial Number 8389568 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2012

Serial Number 8387771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2012

Serial Number 8385657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2012

Serial Number 8387960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2012

Serial Number 8386503 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2012

Serial Number 8385657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2012

Serial Number 8382368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2012

Serial Number 8384543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2012

Serial Number 8388141 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 218 Pocket Watch