Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 103

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

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2492643
Grade: 103
Variation: Mixed
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 41
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,000
Variant Est. Production: 8,000 (18S-M3-15J/17J-HNL-U-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j or 17j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. [or G.M. Wheeler]
Elgin, Ill.
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 914.103G2.18S586.183M44.H821.L355.1517J2
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
221.56
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.146%
Registry Population: 51 (1.02%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.68% Analyzing 362 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.


Anonymous · February 3, 2024

Serial Number 2491705 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · June 7, 2023

Serial Number 2491128 was reported as accurate.

radisapet Supporter 12 · October 28, 2022

Serial Number 2492643 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2022

Serial Number 2494968 was reported as accurate.

dcurrier62 1 · March 4, 2022

Serial Number 2492764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2020

Serial Number 2494041 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked G M Wheeler
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Bretto 42 · September 13, 2020

Serial Number 2492084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2019

Serial Number 2492779 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2019

Serial Number 2494541 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2019

Serial Number 2491338 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2019

Serial Number 2490299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2019

Serial Number 2490706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2019

Serial Number 2491351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2019

Serial Number 2494472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2018

Serial Number 2493707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2018

Serial Number 2494337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2018

Serial Number 2492667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2018

Serial Number 2493032 was reported as accurate.

bluedevil64 8 · June 8, 2018

Serial Number 2494755 was reported as accurate.

bluedevil64 8 · June 8, 2018

Serial Number 2494755 was reported as accurate.

Teezys 180 · May 3, 2018

Serial Number 2492360 was reported as accurate.

TimeKingJCW 11 · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 2494982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2017

Serial Number 2490590 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2016

Serial Number 2491351 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · May 3, 2016

Serial Number 2493622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2016

Serial Number 2493868 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2015

Serial Number 2491143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2015

Serial Number 2494788 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

jimnelson915 64 · August 9, 2015

Serial Number 2494575 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2014

Serial Number 2494020 was reported as accurate.

TheAdmiral 94 · April 5, 2014

Serial Number 2494903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 2494635 was reported as accurate.

1eyeweasel 28 · January 20, 2014

Serial Number 2494635 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2013

Serial Number 2493629 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2013

Serial Number 2493629 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2013

Serial Number 2494829 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 2490530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2012

Serial Number 2493130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2012

Serial Number 2490013 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch