Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 338 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 338

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 12977525 Question Mark
Grade: 338 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 38 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 16 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 17,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5815.338G4.16S1283.167M340.O1885.P3462.17J670 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
51.18 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.72 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.034% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 17.98% Analyzing 93 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.


CG12960 26 · August 10, 2022

Serial Number 12977443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2021

Serial Number 12977265 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 12977265 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · December 7, 2016

Serial Number 12977437 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2015

Serial Number 12977348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2015

Serial Number 12977348 was reported as accurate.

walter2 56 · May 4, 2014

Serial Number 12977554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2012

Serial Number 12977348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2012

Serial Number 12977748 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 338 Pocket Watch