Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1218535 (Grade 82)

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Access Date: April 18, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1218535
Grade:	82
Variation:	G.M. Wheeler
Model:	3
Class:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1883
Run Quantity:	4,000
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production:	155,000
Variant Est. Production:	20,000 (18S-M3-13J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	13j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Signing Style:	Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color:	None
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Movement Markings:	G.M. Wheeler Elgin, Ills. Patent Pinion
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	707.82G7.18S487.183M25.H670.L213.13J56
Database Version:	v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	466.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	180.28
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.306%
Registry Population:	29 (0.73%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-9.77% Analyzing 207 Sales
Research Note: #1218584: "G.M. Wheeler" with 13 Jewels (unmarked). [JH]

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 82

Target Profile: 18S-M3-13J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER

Elgin Grade 82 (All Variations): 163,000 ETP
18S: 163,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 82
18S-M3: 155,000 95.09% 18s, Grade 82, Model 3		Other: 8,000 Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M3-13J: 30,000 18.40% 18s, Grade 82, Model 3, 13 Jewels	Other: 125,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M3-13J-HGL: 30,000 18.40% 18s, Grade 82, Model 3, 13 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M3-13J-HGL-U: 30,000 18.40%
18S-M3-13J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER: 20,000 12.27%

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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.

medhamred Supporter 111 · 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 617 · 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.