Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 247 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 247

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8822474 Question Mark
Grade: 247 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 93 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 23 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 56,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Brass Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3581.247G3.16S655.166M116.H2526.P1611.15J1008 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
168.60 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
65.10 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.111% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
34 (0.68%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.88% Analyzing 271 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.


cmdraven 4083 · 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 350 · 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 28 · 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