Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 248 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 248

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8882171 Question Mark
Grade: 248 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 95 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 23,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black 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
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
U.S.A.
15 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3599.248G3.16S659.167M88.O963.P1625.15J1014 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
69.24 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.70 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.045% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
30 (0.75%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.49% Analyzing 104 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.


MIKEKTYLER Supporter 128 · September 6, 2022

Serial Number 8882207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2021

Serial Number 8880444 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 122 · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 8882354 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4083 · February 27, 2021

Serial Number 8881454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2020

Serial Number 8881183 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4083 · June 11, 2020

Serial Number 8883051 was reported as accurate.

AWeber62 97 · May 1, 2020

Serial Number 8882325 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2020

Serial Number 8881979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2019

Serial Number 8882367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2018

Serial Number 8882958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2017

Serial Number 8882423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2017

Serial Number 8882423 was reported as accurate.

Katevanv 2 · August 10, 2017

Serial Number 8880503 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2016

Serial Number 8880428 was reported as accurate.

Muzettenelson 3 · August 7, 2016

Serial Number 8882171 was reported as accurate.

pwcanada Supporter 107 · May 19, 2016

Serial Number 8880939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2016

Serial Number 8881488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2015

Serial Number 8880085 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2014

Serial Number 8881209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2014

Serial Number 8882805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2014

Serial Number 8881277 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · October 30, 2013

Serial Number 8880070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2012

Serial Number 8881389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2012

Serial Number 8880670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2012

Serial Number 8881541 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 248 Pocket Watch