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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 63 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 63

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 321291 Question Mark
Grade: 63 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 21 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,973 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 7,943 (18S-M2-11J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j 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: 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: 293.63G6.18S273.182M18.H292.L18.11J143 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: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.03 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.71 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
24 (1.20%) Question Mark

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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 630 · 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