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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: 8737150 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: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 17 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: 3552.144G17.18S1879.183M319.H2507.L1379.17J298 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.479 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
10 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.64% Analyzing 166 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 · October 7, 2023

Serial Number 8737359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2021

Serial Number 8737142 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 8737841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 8737734 was reported as accurate.

lphwatch 39 · December 22, 2017

Serial Number 8737246 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 8737613 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 8737613 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 117 Jewel movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

KK1977 21 · February 13, 2014

Serial Number 8737050 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · January 23, 2013

Serial Number 8737414 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