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: 1758296 Question Mark
Grade: 81 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 53,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 10,000 (18S-M1-15J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 797.81G12.18S523.181M405.H741.K513.15J214 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: v52.505 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
6 (0.60%) Question Mark

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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.


TerryfromCanada Supporter 486 · July 3, 2023

Serial Number 1758881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2020

Serial Number 1758181 was reported as accurate.

gravy6942 20 · April 30, 2016

Serial Number 1758243 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · February 28, 2016

Serial Number 1758296 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement #1758296 is a 15 jewel G M Wheeler
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 15j

Anonymous · September 10, 2013

Serial Number 1758983 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 21, 2013

Serial Number 1758194 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 1758194 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 4, 2013

Serial Number 1758092 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 1758240 was reported as accurate.

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