Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 103

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3822470 Question Mark
Grade: 103 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: 12 of 41 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 57,000 (18S-M3-15J/17J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j or 17j 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: 1437.103G12.18S864.183M116.H1184.L662.1517J11 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: v52.526 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
13 (0.65%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.41% Analyzing 369 Sales Question Mark

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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.


cmdraven 4083 · April 29, 2024

Serial Number 3822326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 3822495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 3822294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2020

Serial Number 3821297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2019

Serial Number 3822331 was reported as accurate.

molliwallis 1 · February 27, 2015

Serial Number 3821600 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Engraved gift date 1876; date of manufacture must
be at least that much earlier.
Curator Response: It is possible the movement was swapped with a case that was not original. This movement was not manufacturered in 1876.

Anonymous · July 6, 2014

Serial Number 3822875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2013

Serial Number 3821206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2013

Serial Number 3821206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2013

Serial Number 3822741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2013

Serial Number 3821109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2012

Serial Number 3822001 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2012

Serial Number 3821776 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch