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: 28982545 Question Mark
Grade: 452 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 58 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: 13068.452G58.12S2210.124M137.O6033.P10095.17J2044 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
10 (1.00%) 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.


Anonymous · August 17, 2020

Serial Number 28982763 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Joef21 162 · July 7, 2020

Serial Number 28982399 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2018

Serial Number 28982487 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 29, 2018

Serial Number 28982807 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 3, 2017

Serial Number 28982204 was reported as accurate.

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

chevykingpower 215 · March 23, 2014

Serial Number 28982545 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 18, 2013

Serial Number 28982652 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 29, 2012

Serial Number 28982030 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is signed six adjustments and is a 12s.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 28982030 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked G.M. Wheeler
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Elgin Grade 452 Pocket Watch