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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3506721 Question Mark
Grade: 44 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 43 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 21,000 (18S-M5-15J-ONP-U-MIXED) 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 Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black 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
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. [or G.M. Wheeler]
Elgin, Ill.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1288.44G11.18S776.185M94.O130.P165.15J369 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
26 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.54% Analyzing 285 Sales Question Mark
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 408 · April 7, 2022

Serial Number 3505582 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 469 · 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