Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 44

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5573391
Grade: 44
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 38 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,000
Variant Est. Production: 59,000 (18S-M5-15J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Case: Various
Run ID: 2196.44G38.18S1263.185M316.O408.P608.15J645
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.294
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
207.74
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
80.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.136%
Registry Population: 14 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.50% Analyzing 281 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.


2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · March 24, 2022

Serial Number 5573466 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 5573318 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · February 14, 2021

Serial Number 5573551 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · September 5, 2020

Serial Number 5574521 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · August 9, 2020

Serial Number 5573489 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · February 23, 2020

Serial Number 5573466 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · January 24, 2020

Serial Number 5574302 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 5573391 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Rcardkidz 3566 · August 3, 2019

Serial Number 5573712 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · September 22, 2018

Serial Number 5574760 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · July 16, 2018

Serial Number 5574696 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · March 10, 2016

Serial Number 5574521 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch