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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

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9917550
Grade: 144
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 37
Grade/Model Total Production: 41,000
Variant Est. Production: 13,000 (18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT-G.M. WHEELER)
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: 4049.144G23.18S2048.183M325.H2807.L1470.17J367
Database Version: v52.235
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: 6 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.53% 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.


arveejay 3 · October 11, 2017

Serial Number 9917719 was reported as accurate.

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

mikejones79 1 · October 27, 2014

Serial Number 9917730 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 · September 13, 2014

Serial Number 9917362 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 3, 2014

Serial Number 9917619 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 17, 2012

Serial Number 9917202 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 144 Pocket Watch