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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3153581 Question Mark
Grade: 82 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1889 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 65 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 32,000 (18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1140.82G25.18S701.183M71.H974.L488.15J333 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
466.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (0.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.80% Analyzing 526 Sales Question Mark
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.


Zoosolo 153 · September 17, 2024

Serial Number 3152530 was reported as accurate.

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