Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 103

"G.M. Wheeler" or "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co."

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3696181 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: 10 of 41 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 8,000 (18S-M3-15J/17J-HNL-U-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j or 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black 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
Movement Markings: G.M. Wheeler [or Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.]
Elgin, Ill.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1378.103G10.18S831.183M107.H1140.L628.1517J9 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
18 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.01% Analyzing 368 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #3696650: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co." [JH]

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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.


okiejohn 387 · October 11, 2024

Serial Number 3697915 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement marked "G.M. Wheeler"

Anonymous · June 20, 2022

Serial Number 3696726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2022

Serial Number 3696726 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

ZeroXXom 1 · May 19, 2022

Serial Number 3696181 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4075 · March 20, 2022

Serial Number 3696393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2021

Serial Number 3697925 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · October 26, 2020

Serial Number 3697519 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2020

Serial Number 3697168 was reported as accurate.

joel45 86 · September 18, 2020

Serial Number 3696755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2020

Serial Number 3696942 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

fotorolo Supporter 6 · November 18, 2019

Serial Number 3697320 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · April 8, 2019

Serial Number 3697837 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2018

Serial Number 3696454 was reported as accurate.

mgrsnapper 12 · February 15, 2015

Serial Number 3696726 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 7, 2015

Serial Number 3697908 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · January 28, 2015

Serial Number 3696444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 3696726 was reported as accurate.

bbwusa 5 · September 5, 2014

Serial Number 3696889 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2014

Serial Number 3696851 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2014

Serial Number 3697252 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch