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: 25978957 Question Mark
Grade: 452 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 45 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: 12315.452G45.12S2006.124M86.O5506.P9387.17J1892 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.473 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
16 (0.80%) 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.


brackenclocks Supporter 35 · December 19, 2023

Serial Number 25978859 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · April 25, 2023

Serial Number 25978060 was reported as accurate.

LuftTigger Supporter 18 · March 8, 2022

Serial Number 25978641 was reported as accurate.

Teezys 180 · October 31, 2018

Serial Number 25977084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2015

Serial Number 25978957 was reported as accurate.

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

chronofil 24 · July 17, 2013

Serial Number 25978957 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 3

chronofil 24 · July 16, 2013

Serial Number 25978957 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 3

Anonymous · November 9, 2012

Serial Number 25977747 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my has 6 adjustment, it is marked G.M. Wheeler
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Anonymous · November 9, 2012

Serial Number 25977747 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Anonymous · May 26, 2012

Serial Number 25977886 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Anonymous · May 26, 2012

Serial Number 25977886 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Elgin Grade 452 Pocket Watch