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: 23006
Grade: 57
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1868
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 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: 24.57G7.18S23.181M23.H23.K23.11J7
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 (0.80%)

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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.


23Greenwich Supporter 186 · July 6, 2023

Serial Number 23416 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2021

Serial Number 23066 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Mmbotkin 1 · February 24, 2021

Serial Number 23772 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 17, 2020

Serial Number 23315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2019

Serial Number 23529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2019

Serial Number 23003 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 23635 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2018

Serial Number 23960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2017

Serial Number 23913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2017

Serial Number 23733 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · December 15, 2016

Serial Number 23363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2016

Serial Number 23746 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 51 · January 20, 2016

Serial Number 23006 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23006 is an 11j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

mlat2012 Supporter 51 · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 23006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2013

Serial Number 23923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2013

Serial Number 23923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 23308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2012

Serial Number 23725 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch