Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 899247 (Grade 85)

Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/899247

Access Date: April 25, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 85

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	899247
Grade:	85
Model:	2
Class:	22
Estimated Production Year:	1881
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production:	2,100
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	900
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Interchangeable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Bridge Type:	3-Finger
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	185867, 77078, 10554
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	628.85G2.16S38.162M4.C17.L154.15J152
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	6.32
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	2.39
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.004%
Registry Population:	14 (1.40%)

Value Guide

What is My Watch Worth?

Have a Question?

Ask the experts in The Pocket Watch Group

Production Metrics Tree: Grade 85

Target Profile: 16S-M2-15J-CGL-A

Elgin Grade 85 (All Variations): 2,100 ETP
16S: 2,100 100.00% 16s, Grade 85
16S-M2: 2,100 100.00% 16s, Grade 85, Model 2
16S-M2-15J: 2,100 100.00% 16s, Grade 85, Model 2, 15 Jewels
16S-M2-15J-CGL: 2,100 100.00% 16s, Grade 85, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Interchangeable/Lever/Gilt
16S-M2-15J-CGL-A: 2,100 100.00%
NOTE: 3,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 900 Never Manufactured

Population Registry for This Run

	Image	Serial Number	Run Position	Primary Identification Method	Discovery Date
There are 14 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images. Create a FREE account or login to view the population registry and add your watch to the registry. Create a Free Account

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

Yes

Why Might This Information Be Incorrect?

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 · August 14, 2023

Serial Number 899846 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 435 · September 23, 2022

Serial Number 899548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2022

Serial Number 899264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2022

Serial Number 899264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2020

Serial Number 899575 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 189 · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 899798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 899044 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 899984 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

MissMurked 1 · July 15, 2018

Serial Number 899242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 899287 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · February 15, 2016

Serial Number 899305 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 435 · July 22, 2015

Serial Number 899247 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2014

Serial Number 899048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 899048 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 899353 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Revised Report:
Movement Config = Convertible
Plate = Three Finger Bridge
1353rd in Grade of 3000