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: 17621
Grade: 57
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1868
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 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 Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: G.M. Wheeler
Elgin, Ill.
Patent
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 18.57G5.18S17.181M17.H17.K17.11J5
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: 8 (0.40%)

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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 22, 2022

Serial Number 16715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2022

Serial Number 16715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2020

Serial Number 17021 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2020

Serial Number 17610 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 17974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2019

Serial Number 17655 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2018

Serial Number 17423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2018

Serial Number 16114 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

JPatrick 2 · August 8, 2018

Serial Number 17398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2018

Serial Number 17695 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

USNRet 140 · January 9, 2018

Serial Number 16742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2017

Serial Number 16646 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 18, 2016

Serial Number 16419 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · February 26, 2016

Serial Number 17056 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 20, 2015

Serial Number 16194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2014

Serial Number 17027 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 11, 2014

Serial Number 17027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2014

Serial Number 16005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2013

Serial Number 16656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 17252 was reported as accurate.

andysmothers 9 · August 28, 2013

Serial Number 17252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 17431 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 16738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2013

Serial Number 16338 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number 16341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2013

Serial Number 17379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2013

Serial Number 16018 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 26, 2012

Serial Number 16097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 17210 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch