Pocket Watch Database


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

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 144

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6196426 Question Mark
Grade: 144 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: 3 of 37 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 13,000 (18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT-G.M. WHEELER) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel 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: 2429.144G3.18S1381.183M269.H1852.L1091.17J75 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: v52.591 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
15 (0.75%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.55% Analyzing 169 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 · September 18, 2023

Serial Number 6196774 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4173 · July 16, 2023

Serial Number 6196230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2023

Serial Number 6195999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2023

Serial Number 6195969 was reported as accurate.

Pnlsmith 2 · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 6196260 was reported as accurate.

Pnlsmith 2 · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 6196260 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 6195596 was reported as accurate.

rafymon98 8 · March 16, 2016

Serial Number 6195153 was reported as accurate.

robertsetronics 26 · September 25, 2014

Serial Number 6195064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2014

Serial Number 6195061 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · June 18, 2013

Serial Number 6196426 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · June 18, 2013

Serial Number 6196426 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number 6196526 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is marked 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · December 2, 2012

Serial Number 6195522 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 14, 2012

Serial Number 6196534 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 14, 2012

Serial Number 6196534 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The stem is next to three o'clock which I am told
is a railroad watch
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch