Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 103

Mixed Run: Elgin Natl. Watch Co. and G.M. Wheeler Movements

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3614827 Question Mark
Grade: 103 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 41 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 7,000 (18S-M3-15J-HNL-U-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1342.103G9.18S809.183M102.H1115.L607.15J390 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: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
222.79 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.04 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.146% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.66% Analyzing 336 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run: Elgin Natl. Watch Co. and G.M. Wheeler Movements

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · September 18, 2023

Serial Number 3614287 was reported as accurate.

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

Glockmister Supporter 1 · October 12, 2022

Serial Number 3614444 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is a 3/4 not full plate - not lever
set - safety pinion - 15J
Curator Response: Thanks for the repot. There is currently an example with images from this run that is consistent with the information displayed. It is possible you entered the serial number incorrectly. Please double-check that you used the correct serial number and manufacturer. If possible, please also upload images for further evaluation and documentation. Thanks!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · October 9, 2021

Serial Number 3614755 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · November 30, 2020

Serial Number 3614299 was reported as accurate.

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

Johnbyronprice 1 · November 8, 2020

Serial Number 3614827 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 8, 2020

Serial Number 3614827 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 18, 2019

Serial Number 3614472 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · July 11, 2017

Serial Number 3614630 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · July 6, 2016

Serial Number 3615169 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2013

Serial Number 3614850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2012

Serial Number 3614466 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch