Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 216 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 216

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9832459
Grade: 216
Model: 2
Class: 75
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 27 of 45
Grade/Model Total Production: 101,540
Size: 6s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Case: Various
Run ID: 4004.216G27.6S561.62M350.H2781.P1957.15J1136
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.352
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
305.71
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
118.08
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.201%
Registry Population: 10 (0.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.17% Analyzing 294 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.


Rcardkidz 3766 · May 12, 2021

Serial Number 9831048 was reported as accurate.

jdpd201 19 · April 20, 2021

Serial Number 9830984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2018

Serial Number 9832107 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a Elgin pocket watch Railroad style serial
number 9832107 15 Jewel. The serial number shows
that it is not a Railroad watch but the winding
stem is at the 3 O clock
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Serial #9832107 corresponds to a 6-Size, Unadjusted, Hunting Movement with 15 Jewels. This would never have qualified for railroad service. Please verify that you are using the serial number stamped on the movement and that the movement was truly manufactured by Elgin.

Anonymous · October 25, 2012

Serial Number 9832602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 9830572 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 216 Pocket Watch