Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 217 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 217

Private Label(s) in Run:

Conductor - Howard Williams - Delavan, Wis.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8511055 Question Mark
Grade: 217 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 61 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 36 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 62,700 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Polished Oval Steel Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Right-angle Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3432.217G3.18S1831.184M173.H2438.L1351.15J955 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.449 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
188.77 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
72.89 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.124% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.20%) 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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · October 22, 2019

Serial Number 8511055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 8511044 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 29, 2019

Serial Number 8511783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2019

Serial Number 8511830 was reported as accurate.

jmor225 5 · October 5, 2016

Serial Number 8511896 was reported as accurate.

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · September 24, 2016

Serial Number 8511751 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 217 Pocket Watch