Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 103

Mixed "Elgin Natl. Watch Co." and "G.M. Wheeler"

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4970190 Question Mark
Grade: 103 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 28 of 41 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 7,000 (18S-M3-15J-HNL-U-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j 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: 1942.103G28.18S1142.183M201.H1526.L916.15J571 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: v52.450 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
31 (1.03%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.66% Analyzing 336 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed run of Grade 103 movements marked "Elgin Natl. Watch Co." and "G.M. Wheeler." #4970969 Verified as Marked "Elgin Natl. Watch Co." #4971845 Verified as Marked "G.M. Wheeler" [JH]. #4969632: Verified as Marked "G.M. Wheeler."

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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 · January 20, 2022

Serial Number 4971005 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 4971005 was reported as accurate.

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

Cheryl5150 28 · December 18, 2021

Serial Number 4970351 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 31, 2021

Serial Number 4971464 was reported as accurate.

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

jmfoss03 33 · April 25, 2020

Serial Number 4969804 was reported as accurate.

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

Rcardkidz 4054 · October 29, 2019

Serial Number 4971968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2018

Serial Number 4970985 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2018

Serial Number 4970761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2016

Serial Number 4970986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2015

Serial Number 4971826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2015

Serial Number 4970033 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2015

Serial Number 4969122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2014

Serial Number 4970974 was reported as accurate.

barrypiggott 88 · August 16, 2014

Serial Number 4971208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2014

Serial Number 4971296 was reported as accurate.

brentel 19 · February 13, 2014

Serial Number 4971564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2013

Serial Number 4971817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2013

Serial Number 4969507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2013

Serial Number 4971455 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2012

Serial Number 4970031 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch