Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 63 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 63

G.M. Wheeler

Private Label(s) in Run:

San Francisco, Cal.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 376079
Grade: 63
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 2
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1874
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 20 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: 378.63G20.18S330.182M43.H376.L43.11J182
Database Version: v52.246
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: 8 (0.80%)
Research Note: #376065: Private Label Marked "San Francisco, Cal." with cutout.

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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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 7, 2022

Serial Number 376117 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 376050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2021

Serial Number 376200 was reported as accurate.

shovelhead 66 · May 1, 2018

Serial Number 376486 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 377000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2013

Serial Number 376645 was reported as accurate.