Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 103

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2793473
Grade: 103
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 41
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,000
Variant Est. Production: 57,000 (18S-M3-15J/17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j or 17j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: G.M Wheeler
Elgin, Ill.
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 965.103G4.18S614.183M50.H861.L394.1517J4
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
221.56
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.146%
Registry Population: 21 (1.05%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.68% Analyzing 362 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.


Custo68 26 · November 12, 2022

Serial Number 2794497 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement markings do not have GM Wheeler, Has
Elgin Natl.Watch Co.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · May 10, 2020

Serial Number 2794717 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2018

Serial Number 2794772 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2017

Serial Number 2793431 was reported as accurate.

chrismorey 1 · July 20, 2017

Serial Number 2794528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2017

Serial Number 2794528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2014

Serial Number 2793622 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · October 28, 2014

Serial Number 2794350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2013

Serial Number 2794092 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch