Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 247 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 247

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9950791
Grade: 247
Model: 6
Class: 93
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production: 56,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Brass
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4065.247G22.16S793.166M198.H2817.P2006.15J1157
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
167.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
65.10
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.111%
Registry Population: 16 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.04% Analyzing 265 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.


Anonymous · November 11, 2020

Serial Number 9951008 was reported as accurate.

Ssilver1 1 · October 16, 2020

Serial Number 9951642 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2020

Serial Number 9951642 was reported as accurate.

Rentalmama 19 · July 8, 2020

Serial Number 9950295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2019

Serial Number 9951642 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2017

Serial Number 9951247 was reported as accurate.

amethystbongo 28 · March 28, 2017

Serial Number 9951126 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2012

Serial Number 9950216 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 247 Pocket Watch