Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 206 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 206

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8990843
Grade: 206
Model: 2
Class: 75
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 54
Grade/Model Total Production: 270,000
Size: 6s
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
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3641.206G24.6S519.62M308.H2563.P1661.7J1134
Database Version: v52.284
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
812.91
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
314.08
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.534%
Registry Population: 17 (0.34%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.67% Analyzing 610 Sales

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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.


Rcardkidz 3543 · May 19, 2020

Serial Number 8989177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2020

Serial Number 8988742 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a Gilt Movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 8988151 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is an open fase.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If your dial does not feature a seconds bit, the movement is still a hunting configuration with a special factory dial to allow for an openface orientation.

texnet 684 · May 23, 2019

Serial Number 8990843 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2015

Serial Number 8989331 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · March 19, 2014

Serial Number 8989592 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2014

Serial Number 8989972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2012

Serial Number 8987143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2012

Serial Number 8991628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 8991544 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 206 Pocket Watch