Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 148 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 148

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6203306
Grade: 148
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production: 33,885
Variant Est. Production: 15,000 (18S-M5-17J-ONP-AT-G.M. WHEELER)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
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
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2434.148G3.18S1386.185M377.O487.P758.17J76
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
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: 18 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.93% Analyzing 131 Sales

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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 3, 2021

Serial Number 6203433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2020

Serial Number 6203394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2020

Serial Number 6203394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2020

Serial Number 6203394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2020

Serial Number 6203306 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2019

Serial Number 6203876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2019

Serial Number 6202125 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2018

Serial Number 6203726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2017

Serial Number 6204037 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Thee are only 15 jewels in mine.

Anonymous · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 6202077 was reported as accurate.

Mike43 1 · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 6203987 was reported as accurate.

dscottgoodrick 142 · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 6203098 was reported as accurate.

Jwalter 8 · May 7, 2015

Serial Number 6203306 was reported as accurate.

watchman4831 193 · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 6202758 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 6202485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 6203830 was reported as accurate.

barrypiggott 88 · October 13, 2014

Serial Number 6202011 was reported as accurate.

barrypiggott 88 · October 13, 2014

Serial Number 6202011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2013

Serial Number 6203830 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 6203306 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Plate engraved as 17 Jewels. G.M. Wheeler is
correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 16, 2012

Serial Number 6203306 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Train plate has "17 Jewels" engraved on it.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · July 29, 2012

Serial Number 6203895 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I count 17 Jewels everything else looks correct!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 148 Pocket Watch