Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 44

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5689021
Grade: 44
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 40 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,000
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (18S-M5-17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: 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: 2233.44G40.18S1283.185M327.O421.P633.17J39
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
206.59
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: 5 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.68% Analyzing 143 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.


WLBelkriver33 804 · November 6, 2018

Serial Number 5689360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2017

Serial Number 5689621 was reported as accurate.

ngsilver 16 · October 1, 2014

Serial Number 5689523 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 28, 2013

Serial Number 5689097 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels and says adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 7, 2012

Serial Number 5689215 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch