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: 198955
Grade: 57
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1872
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 36 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: 170.57G36.18S161.181M159.H169.K167.11J74
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: 35 (0.70%)

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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 · April 1, 2022

Serial Number 195852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2021

Serial Number 196603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2021

Serial Number 196110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2021

Serial Number 197157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2020

Serial Number 196420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2020

Serial Number 196636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2020

Serial Number 196622 was reported as accurate.

cfergyjr 11 · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 199025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2020

Serial Number 197178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2019

Serial Number 197222 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · June 8, 2019

Serial Number 198907 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 1, 2019

Serial Number 198303 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · March 29, 2019

Serial Number 198303 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 199211 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 10, 2019

Serial Number 195026 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 4, 2019

Serial Number 196420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2018

Serial Number 197073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2018

Serial Number 195846 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 8, 2018

Serial Number 198343 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2018

Serial Number 195642 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · April 21, 2018

Serial Number 198491 was reported as accurate.

ruthaustin 2 · April 18, 2018

Serial Number 197666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2018

Serial Number 199056 was reported as accurate.

Dannan 2 · March 1, 2018

Serial Number 195881 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 198237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 196349 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 18, 2017

Serial Number 195065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2017

Serial Number 196241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2017

Serial Number 196241 was reported as accurate.

RacerX 5 · September 1, 2017

Serial Number 195902 was reported as accurate.

RacerX 5 · August 19, 2017

Serial Number 195902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2017

Serial Number 197709 was reported as accurate.

billkov 98 · April 20, 2017

Serial Number 198955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2017

Serial Number 196506 was reported as accurate.

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

Just4orfun 117 · October 25, 2016

Serial Number 198237 was reported as accurate.

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

Just4orfun 117 · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 198237 was reported as accurate.

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

daddo46 991 · July 8, 2015

Serial Number 196428 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · July 8, 2015

Serial Number 196428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2015

Serial Number 197329 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · March 10, 2015

Serial Number 196428 was reported as accurate.

schwan 178 · January 2, 2015

Serial Number 198288 was reported as accurate.

brentel 19 · December 18, 2014

Serial Number 199249 was reported as accurate.

LostDutchman Supporter 44 · October 17, 2014

Serial Number 199005 was reported as accurate.

jm8266 1 · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 197516 was reported as accurate.

TicktockJoe 8 · November 11, 2013

Serial Number 197876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2013

Serial Number 198411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2013

Serial Number 197758 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2013

Serial Number 195736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2013

Serial Number 198050 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 22, 2013

Serial Number 196123 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch