Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2794528 (Grade 103)

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Access Date: December 21, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 103

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	2794528
Grade:	103
Model:	3
Class:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1888
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	4 of 41
Grade/Model Total Production:	74,000
Variant Est. Production:	57,000 (18S-M3-15J/17J)
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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	965.103G4.18S614.183M50.H861.L394.1517J4
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.517
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	222.79
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: Scoped for This Run Only	21 (1.05%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-2.41% Analyzing 368 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 103

Target Profile: 18S-M3-15J/17J-HNL-U

Elgin Grade 103 (All Variations): 74,000 ETP
18S: 74,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 103
18S-M3: 74,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 103, Model 3
18S-M3-15J/17J: 57,000 77.03% 18s, Grade 103, Model 3, 1517 Jewels	Other: 17,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M3-15J/17J-HNL: 57,000 77.03% 18s, Grade 103, Model 3, 1517 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M3-15J/17J-HNL-U: 57,000 77.03%

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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.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · June 29, 2024

Serial Number 2794129 was reported as accurate.

Custo68 30 · November 12, 2022

Serial Number 2794497 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement markings do not have GM Wheeler, Has
Elgin Natl.Watch Co.

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