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: 3624729
Grade: 44
Variation: Mixed
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 13 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: 1348.44G13.18S812.185M110.O146.P187.15J392
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: 15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.45% Analyzing 278 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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 3624272 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · August 27, 2017

Serial Number 3624729 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 17, 2015

Serial Number 3624605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2015

Serial Number 3624674 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 6, 2014

Serial Number 3624774 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everthing is correct except this s/n is a Private
Label for the Rovelstad Bros of Elgin Illinois.
The works are stamped Johan Sverdrup, Elgin,
Illinois

Anonymous · May 4, 2012

Serial Number 3624726 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch