Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

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

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2936725
Grade: 82
Variation: Mixed
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000
Variant Est. Production: 40,000 (18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
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: 1040.82G19.18S649.183M57.H905.L436.15J306
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
464.08
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306%
Registry Population: 13 (0.65%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.36% Analyzing 520 Sales

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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.


jason4kstate 244 · July 16, 2022

Serial Number 2935899 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 317 · June 29, 2022

Serial Number 2935227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2022

Serial Number 2935037 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I see that your reference photo of ELGIN shows
that it is NOT signed Wheeler. However, the
description says it IS a Wheeler.

Best wishes and thanks for all your hard work.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Grade 82 was produced as both a named ("G.M. Wheeler") and nameless movement ("Elgin Nat'l Watch Co."). The only difference is the primary marking. The example image still represents the Grade 82 even if not marked "G.M. Wheeler." There are some "G.M. Wheeler" Grade 82 movement images that have been graciously uploaded by other contributors to the database.

chuck1500 112 · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 2935637 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2020

Serial Number 2936314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2018

Serial Number 2935267 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 15j

Anonymous · August 13, 2017

Serial Number 2936806 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 15j

arjeng 1 · July 20, 2016

Serial Number 2936314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2016

Serial Number 2936233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2016

Serial Number 2935319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2015

Serial Number 2936725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 2935077 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · May 9, 2014

Serial Number 2935616 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 2936155 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked 'G.M. Wheeler'

Anonymous · August 11, 2012

Serial Number 2935559 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 15j
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch