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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1218535 Question Mark
Grade: 82 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1883 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 65 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 25,000 (18S-M3-13J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: G.M. Wheeler
Elgin, Ills.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 707.82G7.18S487.183M25.H670.L213.13J56 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
466.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
29 (0.73%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.55% Analyzing 208 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #1218584: "G.M. Wheeler" with 13 Jewels (unmarked). [JH]

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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 · August 10, 2024

Serial Number 1218914 was reported as accurate.

medhamred Supporter 145 · November 4, 2023

Serial Number 1215418 was reported as accurate.

pickerman Supporter 5 · March 19, 2022

Serial Number 1217634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2021

Serial Number 1218193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2020

Serial Number 1215177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2020

Serial Number 1215177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2020

Serial Number 1215177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2019

Serial Number 1216783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2018

Serial Number 1216677 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · March 1, 2018

Serial Number 1218535 was reported as accurate.

anamerow 1 · August 26, 2017

Serial Number 1217200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2017

Serial Number 1215056 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 1217599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2016

Serial Number 1216311 was reported as accurate.

jkelly3 9 · July 4, 2016

Serial Number 1216722 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 24, 2016

Serial Number 1216471 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · April 25, 2016

Serial Number 1216471 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 12, 2016

Serial Number 1217072 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 1217304 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · June 21, 2013

Serial Number 1217370 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 1218745 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 15, 2012

Serial Number 1215524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2012

Serial Number 1216045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2012

Serial Number 1215912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2012

Serial Number 1218696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2012

Serial Number 1218696 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch