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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 118379 Question Mark
Grade: 57 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 31 of 87 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,146 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 70,346 (18S-M1-11J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 143.57G31.18S138.181M138.H142.K142.11J61 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: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
226.24 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.37 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.149% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
31 (0.78%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.11% Analyzing 399 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 · April 24, 2024

Serial Number 119216 was reported as accurate.

Markholt 2 · January 27, 2024

Serial Number 116642 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2023

Serial Number 119896 was reported as accurate.

Atemporal 1 · March 6, 2022

Serial Number 116246 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 200 · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 118379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 119409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2020

Serial Number 117205 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 23, 2020

Serial Number 118541 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 377 · July 20, 2020

Serial Number 116200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 117810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2020

Serial Number 116946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2020

Serial Number 119601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2019

Serial Number 118075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2019

Serial Number 116377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2019

Serial Number 118961 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2019

Serial Number 118691 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 117140 was reported as accurate.

offred 1 · August 11, 2018

Serial Number 118425 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2018

Serial Number 118225 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 7, 2018

Serial Number 117068 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2018

Serial Number 116324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2017

Serial Number 118429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2017

Serial Number 118429 was reported as accurate.

mickroid 49 · February 2, 2017

Serial Number 119301 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 13, 2017

Serial Number 118229 was reported as accurate.

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

Urbanops 51 · September 18, 2016

Serial Number 116984 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 12, 2016

Serial Number 116984 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 18, 2015

Serial Number 116775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2015

Serial Number 116775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2014

Serial Number 118581 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2013

Serial Number 117967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2013

Serial Number 117322 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2013

Serial Number 116017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2012

Serial Number 118229 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch