Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 249 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 249

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8826500 Question Mark
Grade: 249 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Class: 62 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 22 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: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3582.249G2.18S1890.184M197.H2527.L1385.17J301 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
27 (0.54%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.01% 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 · June 19, 2023

Serial Number 8823390 was reported as accurate.

MIKEKTYLER Supporter 128 · November 23, 2022

Serial Number 8827603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 8825774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2021

Serial Number 8825086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2021

Serial Number 8825086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2021

Serial Number 8827180 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2020

Serial Number 8825204 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number 8823366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 8824165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2020

Serial Number 8827324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 8825206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2019

Serial Number 8824029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 8824831 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2018

Serial Number 8826106 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2018

Serial Number 8824831 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2017

Serial Number 8825943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2016

Serial Number 8823347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2016

Serial Number 8825118 was reported as accurate.

Smpoyser 59 · May 10, 2016

Serial Number 8823847 was reported as accurate.

Cormicle 1 · May 9, 2016

Serial Number 8825118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2016

Serial Number 8825118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2016

Serial Number 8825118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2016

Serial Number 8825118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2016

Serial Number 8825118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2015

Serial Number 8824699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2015

Serial Number 8824699 was reported as accurate.

GOLDENS 21 · March 18, 2015

Serial Number 8827489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2014

Serial Number 8824371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2014

Serial Number 8823715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2014

Serial Number 8823319 was reported as accurate.

oetzipapa 16 · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 8826500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 8823047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 8827358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2013

Serial Number 8827808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2013

Serial Number 8824441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2012

Serial Number 8827700 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2012

Serial Number 8825162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2012

Serial Number 8825953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2012

Serial Number 8825953 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 249 Pocket Watch