Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 44

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4055074
Grade: 44
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1891
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,000
Variant Est. Production: 59,000 (18S-M5-15J)
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: 1550.44G21.18S926.185M164.O204.P261.15J454
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
207.74
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: 7 (0.35%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.82% Analyzing 279 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.


Anonymous · December 10, 2021

Serial Number 4056928 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 1, 2021

Serial Number 4056848 was reported as accurate.

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

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 4056935 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 4056664 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 23, 2019

Serial Number 4056442 was reported as accurate.

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

Leicadoc 1 · July 1, 2018

Serial Number 4055074 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 1, 2018

Serial Number 4055074 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 11, 2016

Serial Number 4056265 was reported as accurate.

Yausm44 6 · February 9, 2016

Serial Number 4055830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2015

Serial Number 4055118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2012

Serial Number 4056366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number 4056875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2012

Serial Number 4055549. was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch