Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 44

"Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." or "G.M. Wheeler"

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5522583
Grade: 44
Variation: Mixed
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 37 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,000
Variant Est. Production: 21,000 (18S-M5-15J-ONP-U-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2178.44G37.18S1255.185M312.O401.P597.15J639
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
207.74
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
80.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.136%
Registry Population: 16 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.82% Analyzing 279 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.


Anonymous · April 3, 2024

Serial Number 5522821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2021

Serial Number 5522082 was reported as accurate.

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

JPFour Supporter 8 · August 15, 2021

Serial Number 5522082 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked G. M. Wheeler on movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · May 2, 2021

Serial Number 5521026 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 27, 2019

Serial Number 5521754 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 20, 2018

Serial Number 5522453 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 1, 2018

Serial Number 5521499 was reported as accurate.

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

Deovindice 1 · June 3, 2018

Serial Number 5522725 was reported as accurate.

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

gbeard 47 · March 24, 2016

Serial Number 5522946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2015

Serial Number 5521111 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: THIS WATCH IS A PRIVATE LABEL. DIAL: ROVELSTAD
BROS., ELGIN, ILL.; MOVEMENT IS MARKED: JOHAN
SVERDRUP (FIRST PRIME MINISTER OF NORWAY
1884-1889)

Anonymous · July 13, 2012

Serial Number 5522985 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No G.M.Wheeler on movement, everything else
appears to match
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch