Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 143 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 143

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6103567
Grade: 143
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000
Variant Est. Production: 4,000 (18S-M3-17J-HGL-A-G.M. WHEELER)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
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: 2387.143G2.18S1362.183M260.H1820.L1074.17J64
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.07
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014%
Registry Population: 15 (0.75%)

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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