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: 16404669 Question Mark
Grade: 338 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 38 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 16 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 17,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (16S-M7-17J-ONP-AT-G.M. WHEELER) 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: 7857.338G12.16S1858.167M595.O2878.P5182.17J1095 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 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
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.74% Analyzing 92 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.


TerryfromCanada Supporter 486 · August 31, 2023

Serial Number 16404929 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2023

Serial Number 16404093 was reported as accurate.

cranemaker Supporter 82 · March 27, 2022

Serial Number 16404202 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · June 10, 2021

Serial Number 16404378 was reported as accurate.

bobpat81 23 · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 16404299 was reported as accurate.

bobpat81 23 · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 16404299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2018

Serial Number 16404967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2017

Serial Number 16404938 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · March 14, 2017

Serial Number 16404669 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · January 30, 2017

Serial Number 16404016 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 16404782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 16404251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2012

Serial Number 16404750 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 338 Pocket Watch