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: 8221554
Grade: 144
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 13 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
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3286.144G13.18S1755.183M312.H2368.L1307.17J242
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: 12 (1.20%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · October 31, 2023

Serial Number 8221335 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 8221601 was reported as accurate.

cwwimberley 1 · November 11, 2018

Serial Number 8221712 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2016

Serial Number 8221657 was reported as accurate.

dunlapjm 17 · June 25, 2015

Serial Number 8221868 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2013

Serial Number 8221768 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked 'G.M. Wheeler'

Anonymous · August 11, 2013

Serial Number 8221768 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · March 29, 2013

Serial Number 8221239 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 3, 2013

Serial Number 8221310 was reported as inaccurate.

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