Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 241 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 241

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8491833
Grade: 241
Model: 6
Class: 33
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 900
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 48
Grade/Model Total Production: 62,900
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Brass
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3408.241G1.16S615.166M97.H2428.P1478.17J283
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
188.33
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
73.12
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.124%
Registry Population: 11 (1.22%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.17% Analyzing 258 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.


Anonymous · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 8491291 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · April 16, 2018

Serial Number 8491868 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2017

Serial Number 8491989 was reported as accurate.

ccnumis 145 · March 2, 2017

Serial Number 8491928 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2015

Serial Number 8491776 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 11, 2013

Serial Number 8491547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2013

Serial Number 8491460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2012

Serial Number 8491155 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 241 Pocket Watch