Pocket Watch Database

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

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

Some Marked "G.M. Wheeler"

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3152730
Grade: 82
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1889
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000
Variant Est. Production: 32,000 (18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER)
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: 1140.82G25.18S701.183M71.H974.L488.15J333
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
Research Note: #3152253: Verified as Marked "G.M. Wheeler."

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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 · October 20, 2019

Serial Number 3152948 was reported as accurate.

WDiamond 3 · August 19, 2019

Serial Number 3152090 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2018

Serial Number 3152334 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 1, 2017

Serial Number 3153107 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 12, 2017

Serial Number 3153107 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 10, 2017

Serial Number 3153026 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked G.M.WHEELER.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 15j

Oldtech8003 1 · August 27, 2017

Serial Number 3152592 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 11, 2017

Serial Number 3153047 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 22, 2013

Serial Number 3153981 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 3153085 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked G.M. Wheeler

Anonymous · March 1, 2013

Serial Number 3152780 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch