Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 44

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2887892 Question Mark
Grade: 44 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 43 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 18,000 (18S-M5-15J-ONP-U-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1017.44G5.18S637.185M34.O48.P60.15J298 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 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
12 (1.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.54% Analyzing 283 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.


Anonymous · May 10, 2024

Serial Number 2887105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 2887433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 2887433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 2887433 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 16, 2019

Serial Number 2887018 was reported as accurate.

Rdixiemiller 25 · January 20, 2018

Serial Number 2887269 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked GM Wheeler. Looks like 15 jewels, not
marked with a jewel count. Nickel finished.
Typical Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. script, black enamel
filled. Traveling nut regulator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · April 1, 2015

Serial Number 2887715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2015

Serial Number 2887715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2015

Serial Number 2887799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 2887934 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch