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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 13330759
Grade: 353
Variation: G.M. Wheeler/Overland
Model: 7
Class: 124
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M7-17J-ONL-A-G.M. WHEELER/OVERLAND)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5999.353G3.18S2647.187M113.O1973.L1802.17J704
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.12
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022%
Registry Population: 18 (0.90%)
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
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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 436 · 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