Pocket Watch Database

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: 346831
Grade: 63
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 2
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1874
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 18 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
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Case: Various
Run ID: 337.63G18.18S315.182M39.H336.L39.11J168
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.85
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: 3 (1.00%)
Research Note: #346831: Verified as 13 Jewels.

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Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 14, 2020

Serial Number 346831 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 13 jewels
Elgin Grade 63 Pocket Watch