Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 103

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5828824 Question Mark
Grade: 103 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 39 of 41 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (18S-M3-15J-HNL-U-G.M. WHEELER) 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: 2288.103G39.18S1318.183M246.H1752.L1038.15J668 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: v52.512 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
21 (1.05%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.05% Analyzing 336 Sales 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 · May 22, 2024

Serial Number 5828835 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 12, 2023

Serial Number 5829743 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 12, 2023

Serial Number 5828970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2021

Serial Number 5829400 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 31, 2020

Serial Number 5829541 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · January 19, 2019

Serial Number 5829392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2019

Serial Number 5829392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 5828115 was reported as accurate.

quadcitycoin Supporter 73 · January 12, 2018

Serial Number 5829146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2017

Serial Number 5829628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2016

Serial Number 5828767 was reported as accurate.

Asmith896 4 · February 22, 2015

Serial Number 5828317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2014

Serial Number 5829512 was reported as accurate.

antique1 6 · February 8, 2014

Serial Number 5829163 was reported as accurate.

RondoTom 64 · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 5828287 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 5829512 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label on dial and movement. Dial marked
'Rovelstad Bros. Elgin, Ill.' and movement marked
'Johan Sverdrup.'

LeroyC 392 · December 28, 2013

Serial Number 5829130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2013

Serial Number 5828694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2013

Serial Number 5828694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2013

Serial Number 5828917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2012

Serial Number 5828170 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch