Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 232 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 232

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8923615
Grade: 232
Model: 2
Class: 87
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
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: 3613.232G5.12S86.122M37.H2546.P1637.7J1121
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
200.60
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
77.89
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.132%
Registry Population: 7 (0.35%)

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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 · April 3, 2021

Serial Number 8922050 was reported as accurate.

sinanek1 17 · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 8922447 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 232 Pocket Watch