Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 250 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 250

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9086005
Grade: 250
Model: 5
Class: 64
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 31,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3674.250G3.18S1921.185M630.O991.P1688.17J313
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
93.33
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.01
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.061%
Registry Population: 11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.77% Analyzing 109 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.


Anonymous · October 14, 2022

Serial Number 9086339 was reported as accurate.

robertjblais 21 · February 20, 2014

Serial Number 9086005 was reported as accurate.

robertjblais 21 · February 19, 2014

Serial Number 9086005 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 25 to 250
Size changed from 12 to 18
Jewels changed from 11j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

robertjblais 21 · February 19, 2014

Serial Number 9086005 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is marked A. GORDON DUNHAM ONTARIO
Size 18 17 jewels pendant set adjusted with an
Elgin face 9086005 Elgin model 5. grade 250. from
1901 open face full plate pendent set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 25 to 250
Size changed from 12 to 18
Jewels changed from 11j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Key to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
Elgin Grade 250 Pocket Watch