Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5799428 (Grade 44)

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Access Date: April 25, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 44

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

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5799428
Grade:	44
Variation:	Mixed
Model:	5
Class:	9
Estimated Production Year:	1895
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	42 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production:	69,000
Variant Est. Production:	3,000 (18S-M5-17J-ONP-A-MIXED)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
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
Movement Markings:	Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. [or G.M Wheeler] Elgin, Ill. 17 Jewels Adjusted Safety Pinion
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2279.44G42.18S1309.185M340.O437.P661.17J45
Database Version:	v52.245
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:	27 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	1.77% Analyzing 143 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 44

Target Profile: 18S-M5-17J-ONP-A-MIXED

Elgin Grade 44 (All Variations): 69,000 ETP
18S: 69,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 44
18S-M5: 69,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 44, Model 5
18S-M5-17J: 5,000 7.25% 18s, Grade 44, Model 5, 17 Jewels		Other: 64,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M5-17J-ONP: 5,000 7.25% 18s, Grade 44, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
18S-M5-17J-ONP-A: 5,000 7.25%
18S-M5-17J-ONP-A-MIXED: 3,000 4.35%

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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.

mikeswatches 4 · May 14, 2022

Serial Number 5799866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2022

Serial Number 5800090 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 13, 2022

Serial Number 5800789 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 5800585 was reported as accurate.

mcecil Supporter 2 · March 4, 2021

Serial Number 5801640 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 5800823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2020

Serial Number 5799398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2019

Serial Number 5800262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2019

Serial Number 5799398 was reported as accurate.

IanC74 1 · October 27, 2018

Serial Number 5801580 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Almost all data is correct on this watch, other
than the fact that it says the plate is full
plate, the Elgin 5801580 is actually 3/4 plate,
and I believe that this information should be
update.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Elgin Grade 44 is exclusively an 18-Size Model 5 Movement, which is classified as "full plate." If you find this differs from your movement, please upload images to your account so we can take a closer look.

webitect 1 · September 22, 2018

Serial Number 5801852 was reported as accurate.

Singularity21 19 · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 5801271 was reported as accurate.

BETSYBUTLER 4 · October 19, 2016

Serial Number 5799697 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2016

Serial Number 5801048 was reported as accurate.