Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 452 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 452

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 23038934 Question Mark
Grade: 452 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 66 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 6 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11308.452G15.12S1735.124M46.O4840.P8454.17J1685 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
207.74 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
80.22 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.136% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.41% Analyzing 182 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.


Zackary25 1 · June 2, 2018

Serial Number 23038443 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · October 29, 2016

Serial Number 23038607 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 3

Anonymous · April 9, 2015

Serial Number 23038095 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 3

milstuff22 10 · October 11, 2013

Serial Number 23038569 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 3
Elgin Grade 452 Pocket Watch