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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

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

Private Label(s) in Run:

S.C. Levy & Co. - Philadelphia Pa.

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Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1775906 Question Mark
Grade: 82 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 20,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 65 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 40,000 (18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: G.M. Wheeler [or Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.]
Elgin, Ills.
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 799.82G11.18S524.183M34.H742.L284.15J216 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: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
466.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
97 (0.49%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.04% Analyzing 528 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run: Grade 82 Movements Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." or "G.M. Wheeler." #1773590: Verified as G.M. Wheeler [JH].

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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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · July 31, 2024

Serial Number 1774813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2024

Serial Number 1775165 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 406 · April 1, 2024

Serial Number 1762951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2024

Serial Number 1770063 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 6, 2023

Serial Number 1764780 was reported as accurate.

DocRogan43 Supporter 87 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 1776068 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2023

Serial Number 1779009 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2022

Serial Number 1778675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2022

Serial Number 1778675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2022

Serial Number 1769739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2022

Serial Number 1766724 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2021

Serial Number 1765070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2021

Serial Number 1763070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2021

Serial Number 1770969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2021

Serial Number 1777872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2021

Serial Number 1760080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2020

Serial Number 1763162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2020

Serial Number 1774752 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2020

Serial Number 1771795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2020

Serial Number 1761823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2020

Serial Number 1768828 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 1764337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2020

Serial Number 1779553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 1764287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2020

Serial Number 1779521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2020

Serial Number 1763078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2020

Serial Number 1770836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2020

Serial Number 1778941 was reported as accurate.

Scuba75 Supporter 34 · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 1771874 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label, engraved L.C. Leny & Co.
Philadelphia Pa.

slowhand 54 · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 1763898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2020

Serial Number 1779495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2019

Serial Number 1768322 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2019

Serial Number 1777906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2019

Serial Number 1764708 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 15, 2019

Serial Number 1764543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2019

Serial Number 1774422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2019

Serial Number 1768046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2019

Serial Number 1768701 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · September 8, 2019

Serial Number 1777754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2019

Serial Number 1772665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2019

Serial Number 1772665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2019

Serial Number 1764817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2019

Serial Number 1761921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2019

Serial Number 1765240 was reported as accurate.

barberr1 67 · March 25, 2019

Serial Number 1761209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2019

Serial Number 1772968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2019

Serial Number 1768616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2019

Serial Number 1766613 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2019

Serial Number 1768212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2018

Serial Number 1775537 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch