Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 44

Mixed Run: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. or G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2928372
Grade: 44
Variation: Mixed
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,000
Variant Est. Production: 21,000 (18S-M5-15J-ONP-U-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1035.44G6.18S646.185M38.O55.P68.15J305
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
207.74
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
80.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.136%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.80% Analyzing 279 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.


RogerShiley 2 · April 5, 2024

Serial Number 2928636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 2928636 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 2928636 is marked "G. M. Wheeler" on the top
plate, not "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co". Bob Stafford,
staffor *****@temple.edu, NAWCC 155053
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 2928007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2019

Serial Number 2928624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2019

Serial Number 2928923 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · September 14, 2018

Serial Number 2928070 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is not G.M. Wheeler it is just Elgin
Natl. Watch co.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This grade was produced with both 15-jewel and 17-jewel configurations. Do you happen to know the jewel count of your movement?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · April 17, 2018

Serial Number 2928257 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 2928635 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2012

Serial Number 2928375 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked G.M. Wheeler
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch