Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 249 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 249

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8683935 Question Mark
Grade: 249 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 62 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 22 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3525.249G1.18S1864.184M187.H2493.L1369.17J295 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
93.33 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.01 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.061% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
50 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.01% Analyzing 112 Sales 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.


CJEmpire3 113 · October 30, 2024

Serial Number 8683935 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2023

Serial Number 8682368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2021

Serial Number 8685833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2020

Serial Number 8685833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2020

Serial Number 8685672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 8686684 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2020

Serial Number 8683476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2019

Serial Number 8686778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2018

Serial Number 8686923 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · March 27, 2017

Serial Number 8683718 was reported as accurate.

GOLDENS 21 · December 23, 2016

Serial Number 8683445 was reported as accurate.

watchbird 40 · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 8682590 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2015

Serial Number 8683593 was reported as accurate.

GOLDENS 21 · April 3, 2015

Serial Number 8683445 was reported as accurate.

schwan 178 · December 24, 2014

Serial Number 8685477 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2014

Serial Number 8683593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2014

Serial Number 8684736 was reported as accurate.

chesterost 2 · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 8684175 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

chesterost 2 · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 8684175 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 392 · June 23, 2014

Serial Number 8684805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2014

Serial Number 8683619 was reported as accurate.

EIN502 4 · October 7, 2013

Serial Number 8686004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2013

Serial Number 8682715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2013

Serial Number 8683855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2013

Serial Number 8684825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2013

Serial Number 8686846 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2012

Serial Number 8684344 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 249 Pocket Watch