Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 211 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 211

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8856152 Question Mark
Grade: 211 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 94 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 47 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 133,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3591.211G15.16S657.167M87.O960.P1618.7J1111 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
400.43 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
154.68 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.263% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (0.47%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.33% Analyzing 272 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.


nicnic Supporter 405 · February 27, 2023

Serial Number 8856277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2022

Serial Number 8856545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2021

Serial Number 8854292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2020

Serial Number 8855675 was reported as accurate.

Maditalian 8 · November 23, 2017

Serial Number 8856061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2015

Serial Number 8854903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2014

Serial Number 8855504 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · October 15, 2014

Serial Number 8856691 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2013

Serial Number 8855622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2013

Serial Number 8854971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2013

Serial Number 8854691 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2012

Serial Number 8854435 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 211 Pocket Watch