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Access Date: November 21, 2024
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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 304604 Question Mark
Grade: 57 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 61 of 87 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,146 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 70,346 (18S-M1-11J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 284.57G61.18S264.181M247.H283.K266.11J137 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: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 226.24 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 87.37 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.149% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		22 (2.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.50% Analyzing 395 Sales Question Mark
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 57

Target Profile: 18S-M1-11J-HGK-U-G.M. WHEELER

Elgin Grade 57 (All Variations): 75,146 ETP
18S: 75,146 100.00%
18s, Grade 57
18S-M1: 75,146 100.00%
18s, Grade 57, Model 1
18S-M1-11J: 70,346 93.61%
18s, Grade 57, Model 1, 11 Jewels		 Other: 4,800
Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M1-11J-HGK: 70,346 93.61%
18s, Grade 57, Model 1, 11 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt
18S-M1-11J-HGK-U: 70,346 93.61%
18S-M1-11J-HGK-U-G.M. WHEELER: 70,346 93.61%

Population Registry for This Run

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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 630 · 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 630 · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 304190 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 304766 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 304045 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · 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