Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

G.M. Wheeler

Private Label(s) in Run:

Chas Weisman - East Brady, Pa.
Chas. H. O. Fox - Frederick, Md.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 304604
Grade: 57
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 61 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: 284.57G61.18S264.181M247.H283.K266.11J137
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: 22 (2.20%)

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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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · April 12, 2022

Serial Number 304338 was reported as accurate.

Jd1881 8 · April 3, 2022

Serial Number 304558 was reported as accurate.

chuck1500 112 · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 304155 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 304190 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 304766 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 304045 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · September 16, 2019

Serial Number 304604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2018

Serial Number 304097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2018

Serial Number 304801 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Database shows G.M. Wheeler and mine shows Chas
Weisman. It also shows East Brady Pa. Yet it does
also show Manf. ELGIN ILL.
THANKS JL ADAMS
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. You have a private label. The information has been noted in the lookup data.

Teezys 180 · August 20, 2018

Serial Number 304484 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2018

Serial Number 304638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2016

Serial Number 304567 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · May 3, 2014

Serial Number 304939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2014

Serial Number 304904 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label w/openwork balance
15J gold gilt movement

Anonymous · April 5, 2013

Serial Number 304083 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2012

Serial Number 304963 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch