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Access Date: April 26, 2024
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: 1394825
Grade: 81
Variation: Mixed
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1884
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 53,000
Variant Est. Production: 25,000 (18S-M1-13J-HGK-U-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 13j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: G.M. Wheeler [or Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.]
Elgin, Ill.
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 733.81G10.18S500.181M393.H692.K497.13J60
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: 36 (0.72%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.02% Analyzing 240 Sales
Research Note: #1392548: Verified as Marked "G.M. Wheeler" with 13 Jewels. [eBay #123180268059] #1391628: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." [JH]
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 81

Target Profile: 18S-M1-13J-HGK-U-MIXED

Elgin Grade 81 (All Variations): 53,000 ETP
18S: 53,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 81
18S-M1: 53,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 81, Model 1
18S-M1-13J: 41,000 77.36%
18s, Grade 81, Model 1, 13 Jewels		 Other: 12,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M1-13J-HGK: 41,000 77.36%
18s, Grade 81, Model 1, 13 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt
18S-M1-13J-HGK-U: 41,000 77.36%
18S-M1-13J-HGK-U-MIXED: 25,000 47.17%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 36 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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 · February 24, 2023

Serial Number 1390134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2021

Serial Number 1393558 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · September 15, 2020

Serial Number 1392270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2018

Serial Number 1390513 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · November 14, 2018

Serial Number 1391363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2017

Serial Number 1390688 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 12, 2016

Serial Number 1390572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2016

Serial Number 1392456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2015

Serial Number 1390694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2014

Serial Number 1390846 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 1390119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 1390119 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · November 17, 2013

Serial Number 1394184 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked G.M. Wheeler

Anonymous · November 9, 2013

Serial Number 1392651 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 10, 2013

Serial Number 1393652 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 1394501 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked G.M. Wheeler

Anonymous · April 17, 2012

Serial Number 1393611 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch
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