Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 44

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

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3505932
Grade: 44
Variation: Mixed
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 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 Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. [or G.M. Wheeler]
Elgin, Ill.
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1288.44G11.18S776.185M94.O130.P165.15J369
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
206.59
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: 26 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.45% Analyzing 278 Sales
Research Note: #3506472 has an after-market stamp reading "17 Jewels." However, the movement has been confirmed to only contain 15 jewels (no center jewel). [eBay #202316173986]. Mixed Run: Grade 44 Movements Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." or "G.M. Wheeler"

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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 · January 20, 2024

Serial Number 3505073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2022

Serial Number 3506325 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · April 7, 2022

Serial Number 3505582 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · March 4, 2022

Serial Number 3506486 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2020

Serial Number 3505582 was reported as accurate.

Ken1982 120 · July 9, 2019

Serial Number 3506133 was reported as accurate.

jcammaro 68 · June 2, 2018

Serial Number 3505932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2016

Serial Number 3506184 was reported as accurate.

mikegorman 1 · September 15, 2015

Serial Number 3506754 was reported as accurate.

ken506marlin 85 · March 23, 2015

Serial Number 3506803 was reported as accurate.

keithpaul 7 · August 11, 2014

Serial Number 3505603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 3505611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 3505922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2013

Serial Number 3505922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 3505603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2012

Serial Number 3506809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2012

Serial Number 3506460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2012

Serial Number 3506460 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch