Pocket Watch Database

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

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 144

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 11728322
Grade: 144
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 36 of 37
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,000
Variant Est. Production: 13,000 (18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT-G.M. WHEELER)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5050.144G36.18S2384.183M341.H3374.L1656.17J519
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
122.76
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.64
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.081%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.10% Analyzing 163 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.


cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · March 28, 2020

Serial Number 11728616 was reported as accurate.

Ryanj77 1 · January 31, 2019

Serial Number 11728693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2018

Serial Number 11728164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2018

Serial Number 11728375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2015

Serial Number 11728255 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2015

Serial Number 11728330 was reported as accurate.

crispy 322 · August 4, 2014

Serial Number 11728322 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 17 Jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

crispy 322 · June 17, 2014

Serial Number 11728322 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 22, 2014

Serial Number 11728030 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch