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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 103

G.M. Wheeler

Private Label(s) in Run:

Chas. J. Noack

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2692248
Grade: 103
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 41
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,000
Variant Est. Production: 14,000 (18S-M3-15J/17J-HNL-U-G.M. WHEELER)
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: 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: 940.103G3.18S599.183M48.H840.L373.1517J3
Database Version: v52.221
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: 46 (0.46%)
$ 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 · January 16, 2024

Serial Number 2698269 was reported as accurate.

Amfm1977 1 · January 12, 2024

Serial Number 2692664 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · May 16, 2023

Serial Number 2692967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2022

Serial Number 2696083 was reported as accurate.

brianwatches 53 · March 17, 2022

Serial Number 2693987 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2022

Serial Number 2697918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2020

Serial Number 2697244 was reported as accurate.

Strixnebu 18 · July 21, 2020

Serial Number 2690036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2020

Serial Number 2690036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 2692453 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2020

Serial Number 2692815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2020

Serial Number 2692815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number 2692902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2019

Serial Number 2693713 was reported as accurate.

OhBugman 18 · November 3, 2019

Serial Number 2693916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2019

Serial Number 2699524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2019

Serial Number 2696268 was reported as accurate.

Ashraf 149 · August 24, 2019

Serial Number 2698419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2019

Serial Number 2690357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 2694563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2018

Serial Number 2693518 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2018

Serial Number 2695390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2018

Serial Number 2692341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2018

Serial Number 2697193 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 18, 2018

Serial Number 2693950 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2017

Serial Number 2696566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2017

Serial Number 2696566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2017

Serial Number 2696566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2017

Serial Number 2696566 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · October 18, 2016

Serial Number 2698121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2016

Serial Number 2699182 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label: "Chas. J. Noack" on mvmt, "Chas. J.
Noack Sacramento, Cal." on dial. All other
details correct.

Anonymous · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 2696367 was reported as accurate.

jbrossar 22 · December 14, 2015

Serial Number 2696522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2015

Serial Number 2691199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2015

Serial Number 2695924 was reported as accurate.

bunchj2 103 · February 23, 2015

Serial Number 2690374 was reported as accurate.

bunchj2 103 · December 4, 2014

Serial Number 2690374 was reported as accurate.

rchssh1121 1 · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 2690224 was reported as accurate.

worldofantiques 199 · October 9, 2014

Serial Number 2690511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2014

Serial Number 2694475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2014

Serial Number 2698559 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2014

Serial Number 2694067 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 2690239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2014

Serial Number 2697440 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2014

Serial Number 2694147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2014

Serial Number 2695485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 2697424 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2013

Serial Number 2690420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2013

Serial Number 2694066 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2013

Serial Number 2697988 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch