Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 143 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 143

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6140682
Grade: 143
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000
Variant Est. Production: 3,000 (18S-M3-17J-HGL-A-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.)
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: 2400.143G3.18S1368.183M263.H1831.L1079.17J67
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: 16 (0.80%)

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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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 958 · January 12, 2024

Serial Number 6139443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2020

Serial Number 6140258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2019

Serial Number 6139841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2018

Serial Number 6140943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2017

Serial Number 6139574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2015

Serial Number 6139891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2015

Serial Number 6139891 was reported as accurate.

mickeywilcox 10 · March 1, 2015

Serial Number 6140419 was reported as accurate.

mickeywilcox 10 · February 16, 2015

Serial Number 6140419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2014

Serial Number 6140419 was reported as accurate.

okgunguy 3 · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 6140682 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is 17j
Mine doesn't say GM Wheeler
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

hayrancher 2 · January 24, 2014

Serial Number 6140121 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · January 16, 2014

Serial Number 6140275 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · January 16, 2014

Serial Number 6140275 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

LeroyC 392 · January 14, 2014

Serial Number 6140275 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked G.M. Wheeler.
Is marked '17 JEWELS' & 'ADJUSTED'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 8, 2014

Serial Number 6140275 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 17 jewel movement, exactly as your
picture. It is written on the photo of your
movement as well as mine.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 21, 2013

Serial Number 6140036 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j not 15j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 7, 2013

Serial Number 6140411 was reported as accurate.

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

Desgalgut 1 · September 6, 2013

Serial Number 6139846 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 28, 2013

Serial Number 6140182 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 12, 2013

Serial Number 6140088 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

Anonymous · September 10, 2012

Serial Number 6140724 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
Elgin Grade 143 Pocket Watch