Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 75

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

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2290003 Question Mark
Grade: 75 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 52 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 98,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 16,000 (18S-M5-15J-OGP-U-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant 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, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. [or G.M. Wheeler]
Elgin, Ills.
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 879.75G1.18S572.185M8.O8.P20.15J246 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
295.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
113.96 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.194% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
27 (0.54%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.98% Analyzing 443 Sales 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.


dfurtado 122 · March 11, 2024

Serial Number 2293336 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked GM Wheeler
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Keithjl 1 · October 31, 2023

Serial Number 2294775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2023

Serial Number 2294775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2023

Serial Number 2292691 was reported as accurate.

georged Supporter 162 · February 21, 2021

Serial Number 2294224 was reported as accurate.

grinny 2 · August 31, 2020

Serial Number 2292043 was reported as accurate.

Hawkisland 4 · August 16, 2020

Serial Number 2292998 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2020

Serial Number 2290056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 2294074 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2020

Serial Number 2294577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2019

Serial Number 2294378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2019

Serial Number 2292816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2018

Serial Number 2291813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 2291918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2018

Serial Number 2292981 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2017

Serial Number 2294170 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 12, 2017

Serial Number 2292333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2017

Serial Number 2294972 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 24, 2016

Serial Number 2293707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2016

Serial Number 2290423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2016

Serial Number 2293193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2016

Serial Number 2290212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2016

Serial Number 2290596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2016

Serial Number 2290213 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2015

Serial Number 2292417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2015

Serial Number 2292804 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2014

Serial Number 2293724 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2014

Serial Number 2293724 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2014

Serial Number 2291945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2013

Serial Number 2291899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2013

Serial Number 2291899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2013

Serial Number 2293220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2013

Serial Number 2291918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 2291819 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2012

Serial Number 2294186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 2294186 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement not signed G.M.Wheeler
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch