Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 247 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 247

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8822194
Grade: 247
Model: 6
Class: 93
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production: 56,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Brass
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3580.247G3.16S655.166M116.H2525.P1611.15J1008
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
168.60
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
65.10
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.111%
Registry Population: 33 (0.66%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.77% Analyzing 265 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.


cmdraven 3993 · April 15, 2023

Serial Number 8820237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2021

Serial Number 8819731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2021

Serial Number 8820147 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 324 · May 8, 2021

Serial Number 8822775 was reported as accurate.

Dada23 8 · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 8818962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2020

Serial Number 8820427 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2020

Serial Number 8818688 was reported as accurate.

aeronautics 15 · August 10, 2020

Serial Number 8818209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2020

Serial Number 8818025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2019

Serial Number 8821028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 8822379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2018

Serial Number 8821995 was reported as accurate.

afterhours Supporter 27 · July 4, 2017

Serial Number 8819102 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2017

Serial Number 8819807 was reported as accurate.

Mkurtz 1 · July 23, 2016

Serial Number 8818619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2016

Serial Number 8818962 was reported as accurate.

skutumpah 10 · April 25, 2016

Serial Number 8822474 was reported as accurate.

jbrossar 22 · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 8820780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2015

Serial Number 8818238 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · December 2, 2014

Serial Number 8819705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2014

Serial Number 8822474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2013

Serial Number 8820777 was reported as accurate.

GRuszczak 1 · June 30, 2013

Serial Number 8818734 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 14, 2013

Serial Number 8820164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 8819283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2012

Serial Number 8822865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2012

Serial Number 8820477 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 247 Pocket Watch