Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 21974
Grade: 57
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1868
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 87
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,146
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 22.57G6.18S21.181M21.H21.K21.11J6
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.37
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.149%
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)

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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 · May 21, 2016

Serial Number 21836 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · March 4, 2016

Serial Number 21695 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · June 17, 2014

Serial Number 21337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2014

Serial Number 21328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2013

Serial Number 21364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2013

Serial Number 21192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2013

Serial Number 21312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2013

Serial Number 21332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 21412 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: date is 1867
13 Jewels
open face
Grade #57
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch