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: 8177006 Question Mark
Grade: 148 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 34 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 33,885 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 25,580 (18S-M5-17J) 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: 3265.148G5.18S1750.185M556.O809.P1376.17J238 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.449 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
10 (1.00%) 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 · November 28, 2023

Serial Number 8177824 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 8177006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2022

Serial Number 8177881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2021

Serial Number 8177361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2018

Serial Number 8177530 was reported as accurate.

TODAYS 1 · June 12, 2017

Serial Number 8177060 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 26, 2015

Serial Number 8177877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2013

Serial Number 8177421 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of Jewels should be 17 and it's not marked
"G.M. Wheeler".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · March 7, 2013

Serial Number 8177734 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not marked GM Wheeler
17 jewel Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · May 5, 2012

Serial Number 8177267 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not marked G.M. Wheeler and marked 17 jewels not
15.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 148 Pocket Watch