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." and "G.M. Wheeler"

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2616259 Question Mark
Grade: 75 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 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, Ill.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 927.75G4.18S593.185M19.O21.P33.15J264 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: v52.479 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
32 (0.64%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.09% Analyzing 442 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #2616135: Verified as Marked G.M. Wheeler. #2615269: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co."

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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 · May 31, 2024

Serial Number 2617993 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2023

Serial Number 2615411 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1137 · June 16, 2023

Serial Number 2615833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2022

Serial Number 2615158 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4083 · March 20, 2022

Serial Number 2618405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 2616259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2020

Serial Number 2618151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2020

Serial Number 2618878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2019

Serial Number 2619857 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2019

Serial Number 2616952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2019

Serial Number 2616952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2019

Serial Number 2617209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2019

Serial Number 2617208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2019

Serial Number 2615686 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2019

Serial Number 2618342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 2615663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2019

Serial Number 2617930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 2617930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2019

Serial Number 2619918 was reported as accurate.

waltham1833 71 · January 12, 2019

Serial Number 2615782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2018

Serial Number 2615701 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2017

Serial Number 2615686 was reported as accurate.

angeldrako 17 · August 28, 2017

Serial Number 2618521 was reported as accurate.

angeldrako 17 · May 21, 2017

Serial Number 2618521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2017

Serial Number 2615685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2016

Serial Number 2618236 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

rayblack357 57 · August 6, 2016

Serial Number 2617808 was reported as accurate.

rayblack357 57 · August 2, 2016

Serial Number 2617808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2016

Serial Number 2618392 was reported as accurate.

trujillowatch 1 · December 1, 2015

Serial Number 2618392 was reported as accurate.

ken506marlin 85 · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 2615214 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2014

Serial Number 2618823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2014

Serial Number 2618823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2014

Serial Number 2618838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2013

Serial Number 2617372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2013

Serial Number 2617372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 2615550 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2012

Serial Number 2617215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2012

Serial Number 2616219 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch