Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 208 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 208

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9695038
Grade: 208
Model: 5
Class: 63
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 35 of 56
Grade/Model Total Production: 294,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Polished Oval Steel
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Adjusted: No
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: 3941.208G35.18S2011.185M671.O1100.P1904.7J1280
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
880.26
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
342.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.581%
Registry Population: 19 (0.38%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.67% Analyzing 564 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · May 20, 2021

Serial Number 9695277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2019

Serial Number 9693226 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 22, 2014

Serial Number 9694507 was reported as accurate.

tsapala 97 · November 12, 2013

Serial Number 9697023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 9694789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2013

Serial Number 9697023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2012

Serial Number 9696576 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 208 Pocket Watch