Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 165708
Grade: 57
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1871
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 35 of 87
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,146
Variant Est. Production: 70,346 (18S-M1-11J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
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: 164.57G35.18S157.181M155.H163.K161.11J71
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.37
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.149%
Registry Population: 29 (0.58%)

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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 · March 26, 2024

Serial Number 168257 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch is key-wind and stem set with the Habbott
conversion.

cmould Supporter 192 · March 5, 2023

Serial Number 168697 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2022

Serial Number 167123 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · October 16, 2022

Serial Number 166732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2022

Serial Number 169381 was reported as accurate.

Kwetzel146 1 · March 11, 2022

Serial Number 167178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2021

Serial Number 168318 was reported as accurate.

Jeffsi 1 · December 15, 2019

Serial Number 166066 was reported as accurate.

AROBERG 1 · August 25, 2019

Serial Number 166708 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 16, 2018

Serial Number 168805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2018

Serial Number 169324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2017

Serial Number 169614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2017

Serial Number 165273 was reported as accurate.

shovelhead 66 · February 29, 2016

Serial Number 166810 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 165430 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · February 11, 2016

Serial Number 167044 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 169907 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · June 16, 2015

Serial Number 166123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2015

Serial Number 166123 was reported as accurate.

VH1943 176 · March 29, 2015

Serial Number 168804 was reported as accurate.

callisto 1 · February 10, 2015

Serial Number 166418 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 8, 2014

Serial Number 167939 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · February 1, 2014

Serial Number 167959 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 169222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2013

Serial Number 166656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 165447 was reported as accurate.

Waltham21j 121 · September 16, 2013

Serial Number 168179 was reported as accurate.

casillas 40 · September 1, 2013

Serial Number 169590 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · August 24, 2013

Serial Number 168498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2013

Serial Number 167187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2013

Serial Number 167187 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number 168542 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2013

Serial Number 169498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2013

Serial Number 165708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2013

Serial Number 169498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 169498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2012

Serial Number 167110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2012

Serial Number 165360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2012

Serial Number 169628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2012

Serial Number 167391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2012

Serial Number 167391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2012

Serial Number 168609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2012

Serial Number 168502 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch