Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 6144096 (Grade 148)

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Access Date: November 19, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 148

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	6144096
Grade:	148
Variation:	G.M. Wheeler
Model:	5
Class:	9
Estimated Production Year:	1896
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production:	33,885
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272, 345619
Movement Markings:	G.M. Wheeler Elgin Ill. U.S.A. 17 Jewels Adjusted. Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2403.148G2.18S1371.185M370.O476.P738.17J69
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.445
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PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	102.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	39.37
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.067%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	17 (0.85%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-5.51% Analyzing 132 Sales

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