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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 81

Mixed Run: "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co." and "G.M. Wheeler" Movements

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1209583
Grade: 81
Variation: Mixed
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 53,000
Variant Est. Production: 25,000 (18S-M1-13J-HGK-U-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 13j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
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: 701.81G8.18S486.181M388.H667.K492.13J54
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
158.68
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.61
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.105%
Registry Population: 37 (0.74%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.76% Analyzing 239 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.


23Greenwich Supporter 186 · September 11, 2022

Serial Number 1206991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2022

Serial Number 1208778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2022

Serial Number 1206107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 1206312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2020

Serial Number 1205913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 1209563 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · December 8, 2019

Serial Number 1208731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2019

Serial Number 1205569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2019

Serial Number 1207590 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 19, 2019

Serial Number 1208042 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 1, 2019

Serial Number 1208042 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · February 19, 2019

Serial Number 1208042 was reported as accurate.

LostDutchman Supporter 44 · December 6, 2018

Serial Number 1208990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2018

Serial Number 1206826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2018

Serial Number 1208941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2018

Serial Number 1205601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2018

Serial Number 1209869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2017

Serial Number 1205569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2017

Serial Number 1207243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2017

Serial Number 1207651 was reported as accurate.

Jeneen 2 · March 11, 2017

Serial Number 1209934 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 13j

Anonymous · March 11, 2017

Serial Number 1209934 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 13j

rpierce25 30 · February 23, 2017

Serial Number 1207249 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 13j

Anonymous · November 25, 2016

Serial Number 1205580 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 10, 2016

Serial Number 1205199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2016

Serial Number 1205199 was reported as accurate.

dscottgoodrick 142 · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 1209883 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2015

Serial Number 1205569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2015

Serial Number 1207131 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2014

Serial Number 1205106 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 4, 2014

Serial Number 1205555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2014

Serial Number 1205555 was reported as accurate.

fantastika 1 · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 1209806 was reported as accurate.

Packard51 8 · July 6, 2013

Serial Number 1205974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2013

Serial Number 1209341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2012

Serial Number 1205934 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked G.M. Wheeler

Anonymous · October 31, 2012

Serial Number 1209900 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2012

Serial Number 1206255 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch