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: 3460985 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: 1889 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 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: 1268.44G10.18S765.185M88.O124.P157.15J363 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: v52.517 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
8 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.54% Analyzing 285 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.


dfurtado 122 · August 9, 2024

Serial Number 3460357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2022

Serial Number 3460165 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 22, 2020

Serial Number 3460588 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 3460819 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 29, 2014

Serial Number 3460274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 3460985 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked G.M. Wheeler

Anonymous · April 26, 2012

Serial Number 3460211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2012

Serial Number 3460218 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch