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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/1633262
Access Date: December 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

G.M. Wheeler, Mixed Run: 13-Jewel and 15-Jewel Movements

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1633262 Question Mark
Grade: 82 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 65 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 25,000 (18S-M3-13J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt 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: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 774.82G10.18S513.183M32.H723.L266.13J68 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 466.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 180.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.306% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		58 (0.58%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.55% Analyzing 208 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Jewel Count. #1633262: Verified as 13-Jewel. #1639255, #1639296, and #1635548: Verified as 15-Jewel.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 82

Target Profile: 18S-M3-13J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER

Elgin Grade 82 (All Variations): 163,000 ETP
18S: 163,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 82
18S-M3: 155,000 95.09%
18s, Grade 82, Model 3		 Other: 8,000
Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M3-13J: 30,000 18.40%
18s, Grade 82, Model 3, 13 Jewels		 Other: 125,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M3-13J-HGL: 30,000 18.40%
18s, Grade 82, Model 3, 13 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M3-13J-HGL-U: 30,000 18.40%
18S-M3-13J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER: 25,000 15.34% Other: 5,000
Other Variants or Unclassified

Population Registry for This Run

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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 30, 2024

Serial Number 1635179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2024

Serial Number 1631554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2024

Serial Number 1634375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2024

Serial Number 1634375 was reported as accurate.

DocRogan43 Supporter 87 · March 30, 2023

Serial Number 1631860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2022

Serial Number 1633843 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2021

Serial Number 1630317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2020

Serial Number 1637421 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: First of all your description of 1637421, lists it
as a Hunter case. Its a open case. Second the
sample images on your page show the balance wheel
on top. On mine the balance wheel is in a
depression. I will try to upload an image soon.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. It sounds like you may have entered the wrong serial number or manufacturer. There are currently multiple examples from this run uploaded by users, indicating the data is correct. Please see this page and upload photos if you need assistance. https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/reference/how-to-lookup-a-pocket-watch

Anonymous · October 18, 2020

Serial Number 1630241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2020

Serial Number 1639382 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 31, 2020

Serial Number 1630848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2020

Serial Number 1630676 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 22, 2020

Serial Number 1638148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2020

Serial Number 1638887 was reported as accurate.

Klc4622 1 · October 2, 2019

Serial Number 1633285 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 2, 2019

Serial Number 1633285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2019

Serial Number 1634187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2019

Serial Number 1637804 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked as 17 jewel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · January 25, 2019

Serial Number 1637884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2019

Serial Number 1634708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 1635810 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 19, 2018

Serial Number 1637857 was reported as accurate.

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

Waltham21j 121 · May 13, 2018

Serial Number 1630880 was reported as accurate.

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

Waltham21j 121 · April 7, 2018

Serial Number 1637096 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 22, 2018

Serial Number 1635771 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 22, 2018

Serial Number 1630417 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 1635956 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 16, 2017

Serial Number 1639794 was reported as accurate.

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

dscottgoodrick 142 · October 23, 2016

Serial Number 1630351 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · May 18, 2016

Serial Number 1636708 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 13, 2016

Serial Number 1634831 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 11, 2016

Serial Number 1638574 was reported as accurate.

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

jerrydk7 227 · December 3, 2015

Serial Number 1638606 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · October 19, 2015

Serial Number 1634187 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 27, 2015

Serial Number 1634926 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 1630808 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 11, 2014

Serial Number 1634187 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 10, 2014

Serial Number 1634187 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 3, 2014

Serial Number 1637741 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 29, 2014

Serial Number 1638125 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 6, 2014

Serial Number 1632451 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 17, 2014

Serial Number 1638748 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 12, 2014

Serial Number 1633302 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 5, 2013

Serial Number 1638125 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 4, 2013

Serial Number 1630290 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number 1638417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2013

Serial Number 1637643 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2012

Serial Number 1637753 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 1634089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2012

Serial Number 1636865 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch