Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 315003
Grade: 57
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 63 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: 292.57G63.18S272.181M255.H291.K274.11J142
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: 62 (1.24%)
Research Note: #316295: Verified with no jeweling on the 3rd wheel, possibly indicating 13 jewels (3 pairs)instead of the 11 typically seen with top-plate jeweling [eBay #265227382162]. #315003: Verified with top-plate jeweling through the 3rd wheel (11 jewels total).

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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 · March 22, 2024

Serial Number 317152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2021

Serial Number 315742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2021

Serial Number 318112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2021

Serial Number 317897 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2020

Serial Number 317538 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stem wind, lever set. No key
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · May 27, 2020

Serial Number 315213 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2020

Serial Number 318043 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · September 8, 2019

Serial Number 315219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2018

Serial Number 315079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2018

Serial Number 318412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2018

Serial Number 317798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 319429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2018

Serial Number 319429 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · December 17, 2016

Serial Number 318151 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 10, 2016

Serial Number 316257 was reported as accurate.

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

karlarnold 3 · March 20, 2016

Serial Number 318967 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 24, 2015

Serial Number 318302 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2015

Serial Number 317987 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2015

Serial Number 317084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2015

Serial Number 317513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2015

Serial Number 317513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2015

Serial Number 316915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2015

Serial Number 317517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2015

Serial Number 315087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2015

Serial Number 315087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2015

Serial Number 315087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2014

Serial Number 316915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2014

Serial Number 318151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2014

Serial Number 315396 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2014

Serial Number 315236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 318299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2013

Serial Number 315295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number 319405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2013

Serial Number 319067 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2012

Serial Number 317046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2012

Serial Number 319613 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2012

Serial Number 318094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2012

Serial Number 316434 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 21, 2012

Serial Number 316434 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch