Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 103

Elgin Natl. Watch Co.

Private Label(s) in Run:

W.H. MORITMER - POTTSVILLE , PA

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Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5948664
Grade: 103
Variation: Elgin Natl. Watch Co.
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 40 of 41
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,000
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2330.103G40.18S1338.183M251.H1777.L1051.17J55
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
222.79
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.146%
Registry Population: 12 (1.20%)

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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 · December 23, 2023

Serial Number 5948758 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 5948423 was reported as accurate.

CortlandBlock 1 · July 27, 2020

Serial Number 5948157 was reported as accurate.

CortlandBlock 1 · July 26, 2020

Serial Number 5948157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2016

Serial Number 5948075 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOT G.M. WHEELER, NOT PRIVATE LABEL; ADJUSTED
(ENGRAVED ON MOVEMENT)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

claimsys 2 · November 1, 2015

Serial Number 5948664 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 5948503 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All Good- just a note~ private label for W.H.
MORITMER , POTTSVILLE , PA
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 30, 2013

Serial Number 5948815 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 5, 2013

Serial Number 5948077 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It has 17 jewels and it doesn't appear to be a
G.M.Wheeler. It looks like a no. 144.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number 5948935 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 7, 2013

Serial Number 5948769 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 6, 2012

Serial Number 5948340 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 9, 2012

Serial Number 5948664 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: As well as being marked, and having, 17 Jewels it
is not marked G.M.Wheeler
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch