Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: January 15, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
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 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2400.143G3.18S1368.183M263.H1831.L1079.17J68 | |
| Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.559 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 21.08 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 16 (0.80%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 143
Target Profile: 18S-M3-17J-HGL-A-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.
| Elgin Grade 143 (All Variations): 7,000 ETP | |
| 18S: 7,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 143 |
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| 18S-M3: 7,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 143, Model 3 |
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| 18S-M3-17J: 7,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 143, Model 3, 17 Jewels |
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| 18S-M3-17J-HGL: 7,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 143, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt |
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| 18S-M3-17J-HGL-A: 7,000 100.00% | |
| 18S-M3-17J-HGL-A-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.: 3,000 42.86% | Other: 4,000
Other Variants or Unclassified |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 16 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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 1179 · 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.
Mine doesn't say GM Wheeler
hayrancher 2 · January 24, 2014
Serial Number 6140121 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 16, 2014
Serial Number 6140275 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 16, 2014
Serial Number 6140275 was reported as inaccurate.
LeroyC 392 · January 14, 2014
Serial Number 6140275 was reported as inaccurate.
Is marked '17 JEWELS' & 'ADJUSTED'
Anonymous · January 8, 2014
Serial Number 6140275 was reported as inaccurate.
picture. It is written on the photo of your
movement as well as mine.
Anonymous · November 21, 2013
Serial Number 6140036 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · November 7, 2013
Serial Number 6140411 was reported as accurate.
Desgalgut 1 · September 6, 2013
Serial Number 6139846 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 28, 2013
Serial Number 6140182 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 12, 2013
Serial Number 6140088 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · September 10, 2012
Serial Number 6140724 was reported as inaccurate.
