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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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5174664
Grade: 103
Variation: Mixed
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 30 of 41
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,000
Variant Est. Production: 7,000 (18S-M3-15J-HNL-U-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2032.103G30.18S1191.183M216.H1584.L953.15J601
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
222.79
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.146%
Registry Population: 19 (0.95%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.89% Analyzing 330 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · 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 617 · 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