Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 208 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 208

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8713005
Grade: 208
Model: 5
Class: 63
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 56
Grade/Model Total Production: 294,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Polished Oval Steel
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Adjusted: No
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: 3536.208G17.18S1871.185M608.O939.P1578.7J1085
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
880.26
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
342.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.581%
Registry Population: 19 (0.48%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.67% Analyzing 564 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 · February 14, 2021

Serial Number 8712915 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 14, 2021

Serial Number 8712915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2020

Serial Number 8714219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2020

Serial Number 8714219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2020

Serial Number 8714485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2020

Serial Number 8712521 was reported as accurate.

Jimgolden 10 · May 6, 2018

Serial Number 8715784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2018

Serial Number 8715784 was reported as accurate.

Mywatch1 29 · September 28, 2017

Serial Number 8712304 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2016

Serial Number 8713062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2013

Serial Number 8713974 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 208 Pocket Watch