Pocket Watch Database

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

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 144

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7617914
Grade: 144
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 37
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,000
Variant Est. Production: 16,000 (18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
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
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2994.144G8.18S1618.183M291.H2208.L1234.17J184
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
122.76
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
47.64
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.081%
Registry Population: 17 (0.85%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.10% Analyzing 163 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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 7617690 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 317 · April 5, 2022

Serial Number 7617575 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2021

Serial Number 7616813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2021

Serial Number 7616553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2021

Serial Number 7616813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 7617252 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

rowboat 1 · February 6, 2020

Serial Number 7617986 was reported as accurate.

rowboat 1 · February 3, 2020

Serial Number 7617986 was reported as accurate.

rowboat 1 · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 7617986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 7617986 was reported as accurate.

rowboat 1 · January 29, 2020

Serial Number 7617986 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

dgallagher 1 · July 22, 2018

Serial Number 7616482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 7616924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2016

Serial Number 7616926 was reported as accurate.

michaelhowarth 2 · June 18, 2014

Serial Number 7617914 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j

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

michaelhowarth 2 · June 18, 2014

Serial Number 7617914 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 7616390 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked; 17 Jewels, not 15
Marked; Adjusted
Marked; Safety Pinion
Case marked; Keystone Victory, 10k, Rolled Gold
Plate, 5313915
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · August 12, 2013

Serial Number 7616745 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 11, 2013

Serial Number 7617443 was reported as accurate.

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

LeroyC 392 · June 5, 2013

Serial Number 7617443 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked G.M. Wheeler
17 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · May 29, 2013

Serial Number 7617443 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17jewels not 15
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 7616271 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 2, 2012

Serial Number 7616314 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch