Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 250 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 250

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8690074 Question Mark
Grade: 250 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 64 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 24 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: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant 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, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3526.250G1.18S1865.185M605.O934.P1571.17J296 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.449 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
33 (0.66%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.31% 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.


Anonymous · October 21, 2023

Serial Number 8689560 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 612 · 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 630 · 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 307 · 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