Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 143 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 143

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6103567 Question Mark
Grade: 143 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 4,000 (18S-M3-17J-HGL-A-G.M. WHEELER) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt 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
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2387.143G2.18S1362.183M260.H1820.L1074.17J64 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: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.09 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (0.80%) 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 · January 10, 2020

Serial Number 6103176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2019

Serial Number 6102099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2018

Serial Number 6102402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2017

Serial Number 6103915 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 17j

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 20, 2015

Serial Number 6103850 was reported as accurate.

amethystbongo 28 · December 20, 2014

Serial Number 6103884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2014

Serial Number 6102939 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The serial number 6102939 has a 17 jewel
movement,not 15 jewel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Jpmoran11 12 · July 3, 2014

Serial Number 6102133 was reported as inaccurate.

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

ErichS 1 · December 25, 2013

Serial Number 6103506 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hi my watch movement, serial no. 6103506 is marked
'adjusted' while on your page it said the movement
is unadjusted, but I realise that some movements
are adjusted and some are not.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 6, 2012

Serial Number 6102555 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 143 Pocket Watch