Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 226 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 226

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8176630
Grade: 226
Model: 3
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,600
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Case: Various
Run ID: 3263.226G3.18S1748.183M310.H2356.L1303.17J237
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.400
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.84
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.60%)

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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 · October 11, 2015

Serial Number 8176475 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is an 18s 17J movement. For sale currently on
ebay.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 225 to 226
Size changed from 0 to 18
Jewels changed from 11j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 8176159 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18s 17j Hunter Gilt Full Plate Going Barrel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 225 to 226
Size changed from 0 to 18
Jewels changed from 11j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
Elgin Grade 226 Pocket Watch