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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8935945
Grade: 144
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 37
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,000
Variant Est. Production: 16,000 (18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT-ELGIN NAT'L. WATCH CO.)
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: 3618.144G19.18S1903.183M321.H2549.L1391.17J305
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: 11 (1.10%)
$ 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 · September 29, 2023

Serial Number 8935194 was reported as accurate.

georged 160 · October 26, 2022

Serial Number 8935484 was reported as accurate.

rayment 3 · June 9, 2020

Serial Number 8935945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2020

Serial Number 8935942 was reported as accurate.

farmer4u2 1 · June 9, 2017

Serial Number 8935612 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels double-sunk
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 17j

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 8935389 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 17, 2013

Serial Number 8935068 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Should read 17j

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

Anonymous · May 27, 2013

Serial Number 8935433 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · October 7, 2012

Serial Number 8935956 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · July 7, 2012

Serial Number 8935361 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Saw this movement on ebay. Pictures clearly showed
that it is engraved 17 jewels, not 15. Photo also
clearly shows the serial number, so it's not a
typo there.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch