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Access Date: April 08, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 75

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2437388 Question Mark
Grade: 75 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: 3 of 52 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 98,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 94,000 (18S-M5-15J) 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 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 904.75G3.18S584.185M17.O17.P29.15J258 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.633 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 296.98 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		47 (0.94%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.38% Analyzing 447 Sales Question Mark
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 75

Target Profile: 18S-M5-15J-OGP-U

Elgin Grade 75 (All Variations): 98,000 ETP
18S: 98,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 75
18S-M5: 98,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 75, Model 5
18S-M5-15J: 94,000 95.92%
18s, Grade 75, Model 5, 15 Jewels		 Other: 4,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M5-15J-OGP: 94,000 95.92%
18s, Grade 75, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt
18S-M5-15J-OGP-U: 94,000 95.92%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
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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.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5348 · October 23, 2023

Serial Number 2436123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2023

Serial Number 2436444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2021

Serial Number 2435232 was reported as accurate.

miroslav 2 · March 28, 2021

Serial Number 2437463 was reported as accurate.

jngillott 6 · July 5, 2019

Serial Number 2437158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2019

Serial Number 2436920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2018

Serial Number 2439369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2018

Serial Number 2438727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2018

Serial Number 2436565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2017

Serial Number 2438043 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · February 9, 2017

Serial Number 2437388 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Extra note: Serial Number 2437388 is not marked
G.M. Wheeler

MichaelB 150 · December 19, 2016

Serial Number 2437388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 2435922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2015

Serial Number 2437711 was reported as accurate.

Burkee 11 · September 11, 2015

Serial Number 2435446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2015

Serial Number 2435251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2015

Serial Number 2438396 was reported as accurate.

kbarnes81 54 · November 9, 2014

Serial Number 2435404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2014

Serial Number 2438003 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 2438906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2014

Serial Number 2438373 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not a G.M.Wheeler

rnfwatch Supporter 131 · November 2, 2013

Serial Number 2438720 was reported as accurate.

sorrell2345 8 · October 30, 2013

Serial Number 2437627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2013

Serial Number 2435402 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 20, 2013

Serial Number 2439676 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This S/N is not a GM Wheeler (I checked the
plates, all match S/N), but all other info seems
to be correct.

Anonymous · September 4, 2013

Serial Number 2435037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2013

Serial Number 2435037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2013

Serial Number 2438763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2013

Serial Number 2437627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2013

Serial Number 2437947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2012

Serial Number 2435774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2012

Serial Number 2438841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2012

Serial Number 2439999 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch