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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3696181
Grade: 103
Variation: Mixed
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 41
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,000
Variant Est. Production: 8,000 (18S-M3-15J/17J-HNL-U-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j or 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: G.M. Wheeler [or Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.]
Elgin, Ill.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 1378.103G10.18S831.183M107.H1140.L628.1517J9
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.343
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
222.79
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.146%
Registry Population: 17 (0.85%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.75% Analyzing 365 Sales
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.


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 3749 · March 20, 2022

Serial Number 3696393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2021

Serial Number 3697925 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4925 · 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 4009 · 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