Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 224 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 224

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8455513
Grade: 224
Model: 2
Class: 85
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,000
Size: 0s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Safety
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3383.224G4.0S263.02M23.H2415.P1461.11J826
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
53.89
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.036%
Registry Population: 25 (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 · February 7, 2022

Serial Number 8458218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2021

Serial Number 8455781 was reported as accurate.

1whatever 50 · May 28, 2021

Serial Number 8456116 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Info is correct, but picture of movement shows a
single screw holding the winding gear to the
mainspring barrel. Mine has three screws and a
brass bearing holding it.
Curator Response: Excellent eye. The current image is just the model representation published in the Elgin Material Catalogs. As a result, some features may not be present when compared to certain grades. The Grade 224 features a safety barrel, which is characterized by three screws on the barrel arbor.

joelgetz Supporter 5 · January 31, 2021

Serial Number 8457127 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 8458716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2020

Serial Number 8458363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2020

Serial Number 8458363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2019

Serial Number 8452605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2019

Serial Number 8458401 was reported as accurate.

djs5491 7 · March 27, 2019

Serial Number 8452188 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 19, 2018

Serial Number 8456505 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 17, 2018

Serial Number 8456506 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2017

Serial Number 8453928 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2016

Serial Number 8455999 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 29, 2013

Serial Number 8458927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2013

Serial Number 8452214 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2013

Serial Number 8452214 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2013

Serial Number 8452442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2013

Serial Number 8456976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 8457735 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2013

Serial Number 8458004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2012

Serial Number 8454366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2012

Serial Number 8453588 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 224 Pocket Watch