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: 9816234
Grade: 208
Model: 5
Class: 63
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 38 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: 3997.208G38.18S2031.185M681.O1121.P1950.7J1306
Database Version: v52.219
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: 25 (0.36%)
$ 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.


cmdraven 3970 · September 1, 2023

Serial Number 9810276 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2022

Serial Number 9810784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2021

Serial Number 9816284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2020

Serial Number 9811199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2017

Serial Number 9815712 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2016

Serial Number 9814518 was reported as accurate.

colaman6mcq Supporter 151 · November 15, 2015

Serial Number 9810233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2015

Serial Number 9811742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2014

Serial Number 9810764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2014

Serial Number 9813494 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 16, 2013

Serial Number 9814710 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2012

Serial Number 9815508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2012

Serial Number 9812038 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 208 Pocket Watch