Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 81

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1394825 Question Mark
Grade: 81 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1884 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 53,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 25,000 (18S-M1-13J-HGK-U-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: G.M. Wheeler [or Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.]
Elgin, Ill.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 733.81G10.18S500.181M393.H692.K497.13J60 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
159.57 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.61 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.105% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
37 (0.74%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.08% Analyzing 242 Sales Question Mark
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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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 630 · 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