Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 148 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 148

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6203306 Question Mark
Grade: 148 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 34 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 33,885 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 13,000 (18S-M5-17J-ONP-AT-G.M. WHEELER) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant 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, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2434.148G3.18S1386.185M377.O487.P758.17J76 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: v52.508 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
102.02 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.37 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.067% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (0.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.51% Analyzing 132 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 · 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