Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 44

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. or G.M Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2118887
Grade: 44
Variation: Mixed
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,000
Variant Est. Production: 21,000 (18S-M5-15J-ONP-U-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 838.44G1.18S551.185M2.O2.P11.15J229
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
206.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
80.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.136%
Registry Population: 55 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.45% Analyzing 278 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · March 1, 2024

Serial Number 2119056 was reported as accurate.

HerbertTrw Supporter 113 · March 30, 2023

Serial Number 2116709 was reported as accurate.

afterhours Supporter 27 · October 12, 2022

Serial Number 2119303 was reported as accurate.

medhamred Supporter 111 · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 2115542 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2021

Serial Number 2117670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2020

Serial Number 2117838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2020

Serial Number 2117293 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2019

Serial Number 2116149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2019

Serial Number 2115103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2019

Serial Number 2115579 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2018

Serial Number 2116673 was reported as accurate.

Yohanaqua 10 · August 15, 2018

Serial Number 2115071 was reported as accurate.

67mustangcon 5 · June 30, 2018

Serial Number 2118073 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 469 · April 4, 2018

Serial Number 2119173 was reported as accurate.

Se7400 2 · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 2116474 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · August 23, 2017

Serial Number 2118312 was reported as accurate.

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

machinistrich 47 · April 29, 2017

Serial Number 2118887 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 14, 2017

Serial Number 2118887 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 12, 2016

Serial Number 2118887 was reported as accurate.

rayblack357 57 · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 2116459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2016

Serial Number 2117966 was reported as accurate.

shoemakj 12 · December 31, 2015

Serial Number 2117075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number 2119880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2013

Serial Number 2116482 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 31, 2012

Serial Number 2115601 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch