Pocket Watch Database
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/2232318
Access Date: April 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 82
Mixed Run: "G.M. Wheeler" and "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co." Marked Movements
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 2232318 | |
| Grade: | 82 | |
| Variation: | Mixed | |
| Model: | 3 | |
| Class: | 4 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1887 | |
| Run Quantity: | 5,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 8 of 65 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 155,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 40,000 (18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-MIXED) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Formal Script | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | None | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Moseley | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078 | |
| Movement Markings: | Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. Elgin, Ill. Safety Pinion |
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| Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 872.82G12.18S568.183M41.H796.L327.15J245 | |
| Database Version: | v52.235 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 466.67 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 180.28 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.306% | |
| Registry Population: | 50 (1.00%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 82
Target Profile: 18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-MIXED
| Elgin Grade 82 (All Variations): 163,000 ETP | |||||
| 18S: 163,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 82 |
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| 18S-M3: 155,000 95.09% 18s, Grade 82, Model 3 |
Other: 8,000
Other Models or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M3-15J: 120,000 73.62% 18s, Grade 82, Model 3, 15 Jewels |
Other: 35,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M3-15J-HGL: 120,000 73.62% 18s, Grade 82, Model 3, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt |
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| 18S-M3-15J-HGL-U: 120,000 73.62% | |||||
| 18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-MIXED: 40,000 24.54% | |||||
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 50 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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 · November 23, 2022
Serial Number 2234427 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 20, 2021
Serial Number 2234766 was reported as inaccurate.
adjusted
Anonymous · June 9, 2021
Serial Number 2233792 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · November 12, 2020
Serial Number 2232616 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 4, 2020
Serial Number 2234670 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 12, 2019
Serial Number 2234478 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 13, 2019
Serial Number 2234513 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 3, 2019
Serial Number 2231684 was reported as inaccurate.
to be 15. All else looks correct.
Anonymous · December 4, 2018
Serial Number 2231220 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · November 6, 2018
Serial Number 2232318 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 2, 2018
Serial Number 2230238 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 2, 2018
Serial Number 2232318 was reported as accurate.
Waltham21j 121 · April 21, 2018
Serial Number 2230387 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · March 29, 2018
Serial Number 2232318 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · March 29, 2018
Serial Number 2232318 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 26, 2016
Serial Number 2230105 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 26, 2016
Serial Number 2233527 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 16, 2016
Serial Number 2230557 was reported as accurate.
amethystbongo 28 · April 17, 2016
Serial Number 2234897 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 3, 2016
Serial Number 2231768 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · September 27, 2015
Serial Number 2234830 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 14, 2015
Serial Number 2233265 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 13, 2015
Serial Number 2233959 was reported as inaccurate.
marked "The R.W. Sears." on barrel bridge. I
believe this is the first watch Sears put his name
on in 1886. I have another of these.
Anonymous · July 13, 2014
Serial Number 2230560 was reported as accurate.
pwcanada Supporter 107 · June 23, 2014
Serial Number 2234375 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 15, 2014
Serial Number 2231808 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 26, 2014
Serial Number 2232592 was reported as accurate.
ccnumis 145 · March 7, 2014
Serial Number 2233560 was reported as accurate.
worldofantiques 199 · November 5, 2013
Serial Number 2232424 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 23, 2013
Serial Number 2233498 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 29, 2013
Serial Number 2233582 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 19, 2013
Serial Number 2232968 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 10, 2012
Serial Number 2231612 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · August 24, 2012
Serial Number 2234147 was reported as inaccurate.
and It's probably 15J.
Anonymous · August 15, 2012
Serial Number 2231311 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · August 2, 2012
Serial Number 2234677 was reported as inaccurate.
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