Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 44

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4056935 Question Mark
Grade: 44 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1891 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 43 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 59,000 (18S-M5-15J) 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 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1550.44G21.18S926.185M164.O204.P261.15J454 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: v52.517 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
7 (0.35%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.54% Analyzing 285 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.


dichosa 13 · August 29, 2024

Serial Number 4055316 was reported as accurate.

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 630 · 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