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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7617914 Question Mark
Grade: 144 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 37 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 16,000 (18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.) 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: 2995.144G8.18S1619.183M291.H2209.L1235.17J184 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 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
17 (0.85%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.64% Analyzing 167 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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 87 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 7617690 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · 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