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Access Date: April 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 63 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 63

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 320293
Grade: 63
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 2
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 21
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,973
Variant Est. Production: 7,943 (18S-M2-11J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
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: 293.63G6.18S273.182M18.H292.L18.11J143
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 33.03
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 12.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.022%
Registry Population: 24 (1.20%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 63

Target Profile: 18S-M2-11J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER

Elgin Grade 63 (All Variations): 10,973 ETP
18S: 10,973 100.00%
18s, Grade 63
18S-M2: 10,973 100.00%
18s, Grade 63, Model 2
18S-M2-11J: 10,653 97.08%
18s, Grade 63, Model 2, 11 Jewels		 Other: 320
Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M2-11J-HGL: 10,653 97.08%
18s, Grade 63, Model 2, 11 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M2-11J-HGL-U: 10,653 97.08%
18S-M2-11J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER: 7,943 72.39%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 24 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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 · December 28, 2023

Serial Number 320096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2023

Serial Number 320096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2023

Serial Number 320096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2022

Serial Number 320641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2021

Serial Number 320906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2020

Serial Number 320009 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 32009 is a "key setting".

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · February 11, 2020

Serial Number 321291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2019

Serial Number 321896 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 17, 2018

Serial Number 321217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2018

Serial Number 320670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 321555 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

carlitos1z Supporter 27 · July 6, 2015

Serial Number 320673 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: G M Wheeler

Anonymous · March 28, 2014

Serial Number 320588 was reported as accurate.

helpslip 10 · December 30, 2013

Serial Number 320991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2013

Serial Number 321243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2013

Serial Number 321188 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: GM Wheeler

Anonymous · February 23, 2013

Serial Number 321414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2012

Serial Number 320765 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 63 Pocket Watch
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