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Access Date: November 10, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 103

Elgin Natl. Watch Co.

Private Label(s) in Run:

W.H. MORITMER - POTTSVILLE , PA

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Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5948664 Question Mark
Grade: 103 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Natl. Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 40 of 41 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT) 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
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: 2330.103G40.18S1338.183M251.H1777.L1051.17J55 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 222.79 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 86.04 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.146% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		12 (1.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.66% Analyzing 89 Sales Question Mark
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 103

Target Profile: 18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT-ELGIN NATL. WATCH CO.

Elgin Grade 103 (All Variations): 74,000 ETP
18S: 74,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 103
18S-M3: 74,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 103, Model 3
18S-M3-17J: 4,000 5.41%
18s, Grade 103, Model 3, 17 Jewels		 Other: 70,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M3-17J-HNL: 4,000 5.41%
18s, Grade 103, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT: 1,000 1.35% Other: 3,000
Other Adjustments or Unclassified
18S-M3-17J-HNL-AT-ELGIN NATL. WATCH CO.: 1,000 1.35%

Population Registry for This Run

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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 · June 24, 2024

Serial Number 5948217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2023

Serial Number 5948758 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 629 · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 5948423 was reported as accurate.

CortlandBlock 1 · July 27, 2020

Serial Number 5948157 was reported as accurate.

CortlandBlock 1 · July 26, 2020

Serial Number 5948157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2016

Serial Number 5948075 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOT G.M. WHEELER, NOT PRIVATE LABEL; ADJUSTED
(ENGRAVED ON MOVEMENT)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

claimsys 2 · November 1, 2015

Serial Number 5948664 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 5948503 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All Good- just a note~ private label for W.H.
MORITMER , POTTSVILLE , PA
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 30, 2013

Serial Number 5948815 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 5, 2013

Serial Number 5948077 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It has 17 jewels and it doesn't appear to be a
G.M.Wheeler. It looks like a no. 144.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number 5948935 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 7, 2013

Serial Number 5948769 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 6, 2012

Serial Number 5948340 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 9, 2012

Serial Number 5948664 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: As well as being marked, and having, 17 Jewels it
is not marked G.M.Wheeler
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 103 Pocket Watch