Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 81

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1333372
Grade: 81
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1884
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 53,000
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
Movement Markings: G.M. Wheeler
Elgin, Ill.
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: 721.81G9.18S494.181M391.H681.K495.13J58
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
159.57
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: 44 (0.88%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.02% Analyzing 240 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.


cjbrem Supporter 521 · February 7, 2024

Serial Number 1330389 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 521 · January 31, 2024

Serial Number 1334153 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3459 · October 31, 2023

Serial Number 1332659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2023

Serial Number 1333433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2022

Serial Number 1334171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2022

Serial Number 1330001 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 13, 2022

Serial Number 1333372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2021

Serial Number 1332673 was reported as accurate.

KLAATU 2 · August 19, 2021

Serial Number 1333372 was reported as accurate.

KLAATU 2 · August 18, 2021

Serial Number 1333372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2021

Serial Number 1332745 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2021

Serial Number 1332024 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2021

Serial Number 1330298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2021

Serial Number 1330001 was reported as accurate.

Padakr 1 · December 1, 2020

Serial Number 1333467 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2020

Serial Number 1330009 was reported as accurate.

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

cmdraven 3991 · September 23, 2019

Serial Number 1334796 was reported as accurate.

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

bubba70 543 · April 14, 2019

Serial Number 1331767 was reported as accurate.

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

bubba70 543 · April 10, 2019

Serial Number 1331767 was reported as accurate.

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

bubba70 543 · April 9, 2019

Serial Number 1331767 was reported as accurate.

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

VICTORIAN1859 82 · November 7, 2018

Serial Number 1331767 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 1333688 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 13, 2018

Serial Number 1333212 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 20, 2018

Serial Number 1333504 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 9, 2018

Serial Number 1332192 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 1331265 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 5, 2017

Serial Number 1331281 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 22, 2017

Serial Number 1330050 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 26, 2016

Serial Number 1331520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2016

Serial Number 1330031 was reported as accurate.

dcdiesel1951 3 · February 18, 2016

Serial Number 1333047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2016

Serial Number 1332086 was reported as accurate.

Stones3006 43 · November 7, 2015

Serial Number 1334574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2015

Serial Number 1331035 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 14, 2015

Serial Number 1334844 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 14, 2015

Serial Number 1334844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 1333083 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2012

Serial Number 1332862 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 2, 2012

Serial Number 1332862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2012

Serial Number 1332862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2012

Serial Number 1330280 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything matches, but this one is an open face
movement.

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number 1332862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2012

Serial Number 1331937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2012

Serial Number 1331937 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch