Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 218 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 218

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9714134
Grade: 218
Model: 5
Class: 63
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,800
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
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: 3950.218G25.18S2014.185M673.O1104.P1912.15J1121
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
204.13
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
78.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.134%
Registry Population: 11 (0.55%)

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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 · September 26, 2019

Serial Number 9715457 was reported as accurate.

mncorrado001 83 · October 30, 2018

Serial Number 9715166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2018

Serial Number 9714868 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · January 26, 2014

Serial Number 9715637 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 218 Pocket Watch