Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 44

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5861833 Question Mark
Grade: 44 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 43 of 43 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (18S-M5-17J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2302.44G43.18S1322.185M347.O446.P676.17J50 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: v52.631 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
209.09 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
80.22 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.136% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.87% Analyzing 144 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 · February 19, 2025

Serial Number 5861549 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 6, 2021

Serial Number 5861788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2020

Serial Number 5861764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2014

Serial Number 5861467 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2014

Serial Number 5861033 was reported as accurate.

Majwatz 31 · February 7, 2014

Serial Number 5861833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 5861927 was reported as accurate.

ottograff 5 · October 28, 2013

Serial Number 5861374 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch says "adjusted" on inside next to "17
jewels"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 8, 2012

Serial Number 5861645 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement not marked G.M.Wheeler, barrel bridge
marked 17 JEWELS and ADJUSTED
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch