Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 81

Mixed: G.M. Wheeler or Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1672972
Grade: 81
Variation: Mixed
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 53,000
Variant Est. Production: 9,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-U-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
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
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: G.M. Wheeler [or "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.]
Elgin, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 783.81G11.18S516.181M401.H729.K508.15J207
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
158.68
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: 34 (0.68%)

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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.


23Greenwich Supporter 186 · September 9, 2022

Serial Number 1674190 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 1672920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2021

Serial Number 1674421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 1670980 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The model is 2-4, configuration Hunting.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. "2-4" is not a model designation. This was a consolidation used in later catalogs for simplicity. Is your particular watch lever-set? If so, have you removed the dial to inspect the setting mechanism? Factory serial lists designate this run as Keywind/Keyset.

Anonymous · July 7, 2020

Serial Number 1674118 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · November 13, 2019

Serial Number 1672972 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · September 8, 2019

Serial Number 1672160 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2019

Serial Number 1674991 was reported as accurate.

colaman6mcq Supporter 151 · July 28, 2017

Serial Number 1674800 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2017

Serial Number 1670473 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2016

Serial Number 1674918 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 1, 2016

Serial Number 1674918 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 5, 2016

Serial Number 1671351 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 3, 2013

Serial Number 1674939 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 10, 2013

Serial Number 1672992 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 1673806 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 15j
Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch