Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 383107
Grade: 57
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1874
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 75 of 87
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,146
Variant Est. Production: 70,346 (18S-M1-11J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
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: 388.57G75.18S340.181M294.H386.K340.11J185
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.37
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.149%
Registry Population: 18 (0.90%)
Research Note: #383107: Verified as Featuring 11 Jewels.

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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 · November 2, 2021

Serial Number 383107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2021

Serial Number 383146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 384171 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 383297 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 18, 2019

Serial Number 383107 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 jewels, uploaded photos for verification
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 2, 2019

Serial Number 383107 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · June 8, 2019

Serial Number 384156 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2016

Serial Number 383407 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

bosco003 5 · July 20, 2016

Serial Number 384356 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 384961 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · October 3, 2015

Serial Number 384156 was reported as accurate.

bunchj2 103 · December 29, 2014

Serial Number 384156 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · January 15, 2014

Serial Number 383834 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch