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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 144

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 10420883 Question Mark
Grade: 144 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 27 of 37 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 16,000 (18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4313.144G27.18S2136.183M330.H2951.L1517.17J411 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
123.44 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.64 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.081% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.64% Analyzing 167 Sales Question Mark

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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.


bubba70 543 · August 20, 2019

Serial Number 10420060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2018

Serial Number 10420830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2015

Serial Number 10420227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2015

Serial Number 10420227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2014

Serial Number 10420676 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is labelled 17 Jewel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · March 1, 2014

Serial Number 10420676 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My 18s is 17 Jewel with no GM Wheeler markings.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch