Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 143 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 143

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6194378 Question Mark
Grade: 143 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler 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: 4 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 4,000 (18S-M3-17J-HGL-A-G.M. WHEELER) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt 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
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2428.143G4.18S1380.183M268.H1851.L1090.17J73 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: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.09 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
22 (1.10%) 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 · July 19, 2024

Serial Number 6194949 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 122 · January 16, 2023

Serial Number 6194213 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 6194926 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2019

Serial Number 6193840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2018

Serial Number 6194864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2018

Serial Number 6194597 was reported as accurate.

Bleessb 32 · May 21, 2017

Serial Number 6193293 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2016

Serial Number 6194097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2016

Serial Number 6194618 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2016

Serial Number 6194538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2015

Serial Number 6194900 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2015

Serial Number 6194545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 6193152 was reported as accurate.

1eyeweasel 28 · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 6194865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2013

Serial Number 6194095 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 6194095

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

Anonymous · April 6, 2013

Serial Number 6194741 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 6194475 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · October 15, 2012

Serial Number 6193171 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17Jewels Adjusted marked on barrel bridge.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 12, 2012

Serial Number 6194672 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels and Adjusted marked on Barrel Bridge.
The center wheel is jeweled.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 143 Pocket Watch