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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7873169
Grade: 144
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 37
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,000
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 3101.144G11.18S1661.183M302.H2280.L1257.17J195
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.296
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
123.44
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: 12 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.00% Analyzing 164 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 · May 16, 2020

Serial Number 7873527 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It indicates 15 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

rafterman 29 · December 12, 2019

Serial Number 7873169 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2016

Serial Number 7873910 was reported as accurate.

haskell 53 · June 15, 2014

Serial Number 7873910 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is not marked G,M, Wheeler. and it is a 17
jewel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 7873881 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · August 31, 2012

Serial Number 7873727 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · May 20, 2012

Serial Number 7873824 was reported as inaccurate.

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