Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1636976 (Grade 82)

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Access Date: April 19, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

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

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1636976
Grade:	82
Variation:	G.M. Wheeler
Model:	3
Class:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1885
Run Quantity:	10,000
Grade/Model Run:	6 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production:	155,000
Variant Est. Production:	20,000 (18S-M3-13J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	13j Mixed Run
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	774.82G10.18S513.183M32.H723.L266.13J68
Database Version:	v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	466.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	180.28
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.306%
Registry Population:	57 (0.57%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-9.77% Analyzing 207 Sales
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: 20,000 12.27%

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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 · 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 86 · 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.