Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 353 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 353

"G.M. Wheeler" or "Overland"

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 13330759 Question Mark
Grade: 353 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler/Overland Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 124 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 10 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M7-17J-ONL-A-G.M. WHEELER/OVERLAND) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel 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: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 6000.353G3.18S2648.187M113.O1973.L1803.17J704 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.12 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (0.90%) Question Mark
Research Note: #13331563: Verified as Marked "G.M. Wheeler" [eBay #153096812874]. #13330665, #13332000, and #13330720 Reported as Marked "G.M. Wheeler." #13330044: Reported as Marked "Overland." #13330800: Verified as Marked "G.M. Wheeler" on Barrel Bridge [eBay #153641115572].

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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 · June 5, 2022

Serial Number 13331149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2020

Serial Number 13331355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2020

Serial Number 13330238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2019

Serial Number 13331632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 13330840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2019

Serial Number 13330842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2018

Serial Number 13331355 was reported as accurate.

Dustyday 2 · November 16, 2018

Serial Number 13330881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2018

Serial Number 13331563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2015

Serial Number 13330044 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Notes: Overland not G.M Wheeler
best regards
uhrenfreak68

Anonymous · June 3, 2015

Serial Number 13331355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2014

Serial Number 13330044 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 13330048 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · October 9, 2014

Serial Number 13330720 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: G.M. Wheeler

nostunk Supporter 15 · April 12, 2014

Serial Number 13332000 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch movement is marked as a G.M.Wheeler

Anonymous · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 13331453 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2013

Serial Number 13330665 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked G.M. Wheeler.

Anonymous · July 16, 2013

Serial Number 13330834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2013

Serial Number 13330429 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 12, 2013

Serial Number 13330840 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 353 Pocket Watch