Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 987257 (Grade 87)

Save to My Collection Print Page Find a Mainspring Find a Balance Staff

Similar Watches For Sale

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Vintage Circa 1882 Elgin Wadsworth Pocketwatch SN#988321

Check Price Source: eBay.com

Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/987257

Access Date: May 05, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 87

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	987257
Grade:	87
Model:	1
Series:	Login to View
Class:	5
Estimated Production Year:	Login to View
Run Quantity:	Login to View
Grade/Model Run:	Login to View
Grade/Model Total Production:	Login to View
Size:	18s
Jewels:	11j
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Half-Nickel
Movement Setting:	Key
Wind Mechanism:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Login to View
Regulator:	Login to View
Adjusted:	Login to View
Railroad Grade:	Login to View
U.S. Patents:	Login to View
Case:	Various
Run ID:	655.87G3.18S470.181M380.H629.K481.11J254
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.644
Advanced Metrics
Members Only Data. Login or create a free account to unlock.
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	41 (0.82%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	0.81% Analyzing 182 Sales

10 Additional Member-Only Data Points Available

The following information is unlocked with a free account:

Series, Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Train, Regulator Type, Adjustments, Railroad Grade Designation, U.S. Patents

Create a Free Account Login

What is your watch really worth?

Access our value guide for current estimated values and price history.

Population Registry for This Run

	Image	Serial Number	Run Position	Primary Identification Method	Discovery Date
There are 41 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 images. Create a FREE account or login to view the population registry and add your watch to the registry. Create a Free Account

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

Yes

Why Might This Information Be Incorrect?

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 · April 1, 2024

Serial Number 989566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2022

Serial Number 985744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2020

Serial Number 988044 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2019

Serial Number 986201 was reported as accurate.

Genejockey 8 · March 31, 2019

Serial Number 986205 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2019

Serial Number 989499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2018

Serial Number 985871 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2018

Serial Number 986205 was reported as accurate.