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Access Date: April 23, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 250 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 250

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8688900
Grade: 250
Model: 5
Class: 64
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
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: 3525.250G1.18S1864.185M605.O934.P1571.17J296
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 93.33
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 36.01
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.061%
Registry Population: 33 (0.66%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.77% Analyzing 109 Sales
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 250

Target Profile: 18S-M5-17J-OGP-AT

Elgin Grade 250 (All Variations): 31,000 ETP
18S: 31,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 250
18S-M5: 31,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 250, Model 5
18S-M5-17J: 31,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 250, Model 5, 17 Jewels
18S-M5-17J-OGP: 31,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 250, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt
18S-M5-17J-OGP-AT: 31,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 33 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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 21, 2023

Serial Number 8689560 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 405 · October 5, 2023

Serial Number 8689898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2023

Serial Number 8689138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2022

Serial Number 8689834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2022

Serial Number 8688929 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2021

Serial Number 8687012 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 1, 2021

Serial Number 8691937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2021

Serial Number 8688153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 8687544 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 8690064 was reported as accurate.

svenne 41 · November 4, 2018

Serial Number 8689610 was reported as accurate.

jimnelson915 64 · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 8687298 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · June 25, 2018

Serial Number 8688900 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2017

Serial Number 8687675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2017

Serial Number 8688521 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · April 10, 2017

Serial Number 8688281 was reported as accurate.

rpsobreiro 41 · September 5, 2016

Serial Number 8689560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2016

Serial Number 8691567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2016

Serial Number 8689475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 8691440 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 8688226 was reported as accurate.

loydgj 1 · April 13, 2015

Serial Number 8687875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2015

Serial Number 8687875 was reported as accurate.

lassetasse 2 · October 26, 2014

Serial Number 8691179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2013

Serial Number 8687910 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2013

Serial Number 8687504 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 8688967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 8688967 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · August 13, 2013

Serial Number 8689727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2013

Serial Number 8689344 was reported as accurate.

Karlgreb 1 · June 4, 2013

Serial Number 8689344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2013

Serial Number 8687651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2013

Serial Number 8689509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2013

Serial Number 8689509 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 18, 2013

Serial Number 8689509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2012

Serial Number 8691899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2012

Serial Number 8690475 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 250 Pocket Watch