Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 103

Mixed Run: G.M. Wheeler or Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5174355 Question Mark
Grade: 103 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 30 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: 2032.103G30.18S1191.183M216.H1584.L953.15J601 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: v52.431 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
20 (1.00%) 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.


Anonymous · July 21, 2024

Serial Number 5174606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2024

Serial Number 5174606 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · September 7, 2021

Serial Number 5173271 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 26, 2021

Serial Number 5174471 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 20, 2021

Serial Number 5173275 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 8, 2020

Serial Number 5173225 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 629 · December 22, 2018

Serial Number 5174179 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked g.m. wheeler. Same exact movement

Edcrystal25 2 · December 13, 2018

Serial Number 5173203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2018

Serial Number 5174004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2018

Serial Number 5173128 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2017

Serial Number 5174802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2017

Serial Number 5174802 was reported as accurate.

alex111111 69 · April 23, 2017

Serial Number 5173025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 5174802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2016

Serial Number 5173990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2016

Serial Number 5174688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2014

Serial Number 5173001 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2014

Serial Number 5173248 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2014

Serial Number 5174531 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2013

Serial Number 5173360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2013

Serial Number 5174763 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch