Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 217 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 217

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9272250
Grade: 217
Model: 4
Class: 61
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 36
Grade/Model Total Production: 62,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Polished Oval Steel
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Right-angle
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
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: 3766.217G19.18S1956.184M220.H2636.L1418.15J1067
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
187.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
72.89
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.124%
Registry Population: 26 (0.87%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.85% Analyzing 218 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 · January 5, 2019

Serial Number 9273197 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2018

Serial Number 9272413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2014

Serial Number 9273474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2013

Serial Number 9273559 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 1, 2013

Serial Number 9273562 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 9273249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 9273249 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 217 Pocket Watch