Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 63 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 63

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 256007
Grade: 63
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 2
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 21
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,973
Variant Est. Production: 7,943 (18S-M2-11J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
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: 255.63G4.18S236.182M14.H254.L14.11J124
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.03
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022%
Registry Population: 18 (1.80%)

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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.


Anonymous · October 26, 2023

Serial Number 256066 was reported as accurate.

Nmon092022 Supporter 1 · July 14, 2023

Serial Number 256894 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All the watches logged do not have a wind set on
the regulator, only simple push setting with
scale. The diagram at the top shows a wind set
regulator.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The factory diagrams are for model reference only. Jeweling, regualtor style, and other traits are not expected to be consistent across all grades and eras. These were typically published in material catalogs for model-matching only.

Anonymous · September 6, 2022

Serial Number 256481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 256237 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 189 · April 1, 2021

Serial Number 256237 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 256636 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · July 19, 2019

Serial Number 256502 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2019

Serial Number 256945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 256502 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · March 23, 2017

Serial Number 256007 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · March 23, 2017

Serial Number 256007 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Key set
Curator Response: This is during the transitional era at Elgin. Could you confirm whether your watch is key set and lever set?

Anonymous · July 14, 2016

Serial Number 256864 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 63 Pocket Watch