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: 4767438 Question Mark
Grade: 103 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 26 of 41 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M3-17J-HNL-U) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 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: 1863.103G26.18S1095.183M185.H1474.L881.17J14 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: v52.473 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
16 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.66% Analyzing 89 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Possible Mixed Run or Error in Factory Records. #4766883: Observed as a 18-Size, Model 3, Gilt Movement Marked "G.M. Wheeler; Elgin, Ill.; Safety Pinion," more consistent with Grade 82 instead of 103. (Clear Serial Number)

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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 · March 8, 2021

Serial Number 4766834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2020

Serial Number 4766877 was reported as accurate.

Miked19551 10 · January 10, 2017

Serial Number 4767438 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · November 21, 2016

Serial Number 4767283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 4766353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 4766094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2013

Serial Number 4767585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2013

Serial Number 4766659 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 20, 2012

Serial Number 4766064 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have one that has 17J, not 15J like the site
says (4766064). Other sites I have check puts it
between 1890-1892.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch