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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3922842 Question Mark
Grade: 44 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 43 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 21,000 (18S-M5-15J-ONP-U-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. [or "G.M. Wheeler"]
Elgin, Ill.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1486.44G19.18S891.185M148.O185.P237.15J435 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: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
207.74 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
80.22 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.136% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.54% Analyzing 283 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.


cranemaker Supporter 82 · April 10, 2022

Serial Number 3922842 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked "G. M. Wheeler"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

WilliamGene 69 · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 3922303 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 1, 2015

Serial Number 3922989 was reported as accurate.

mek561 24 · September 15, 2015

Serial Number 3922818 was reported as accurate.

GOLDENS 21 · January 28, 2015

Serial Number 3922324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2013

Serial Number 3922818 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch