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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 144

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6104993 Question Mark
Grade: 144 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. 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: 1 of 37 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 16,000 (18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black 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
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2388.144G1.18S1363.183M261.H1821.L1075.17J65 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: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
123.44 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.64 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.081% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
24 (1.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.64% Analyzing 166 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 · December 30, 2023

Serial Number 6105152 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 JEWEL
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · October 14, 2020

Serial Number 6105224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 6105224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2020

Serial Number 6104001 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2020

Serial Number 6105041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2019

Serial Number 6104001 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2019

Serial Number 6104358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2019

Serial Number 6104901 was reported as accurate.

at363500 2 · February 18, 2018

Serial Number 6105731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2016

Serial Number 6104419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2015

Serial Number 6105944 was reported as accurate.

OldEphram 30 · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 6105081 was reported as accurate.

OldEphram 30 · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 6105081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2013

Serial Number 6104949 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 22, 2013

Serial Number 6104914 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 6104914 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · April 16, 2013

Serial Number 6104914 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels: 17j
Not marked G.M. Wheeler
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 27, 2012

Serial Number 6104110 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels: 17j
Not marked G.M. Wheeler
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 6105226 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is 17 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · June 14, 2012

Serial Number 6104884 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a 17 jewel watch
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · June 14, 2012

Serial Number 6104884 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch