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Access Date: May 12, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 82
Mixed Run: "G.M Wheeler" and "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co."
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 3844842 | |
| Grade: | 82 | |
| Variation: | Mixed | |
| Model: | 3 | |
| Class: | 4 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1890 | |
| Run Quantity: | 2,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 34 of 65 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 155,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 40,000 (18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-MIXED) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Formal Script | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Moseley | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078 | |
| Movement Markings: | G. M Wheeler [or Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.] Elgin, Ill. Safety Pinion |
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| Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 1451.82G38.18S873.183M118.H1191.L668.15J426 | |
| Database Version: | v52.270 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 466.67 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 180.28 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.306% | |
| Registry Population: | 14 (0.70%) | |
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Research Note: #3844842: Verified as Marked "G.M. Wheeler." #3843529: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." [JH]
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 82
Target Profile: 18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-MIXED
| Elgin Grade 82 (All Variations): 163,000 ETP | |||||
| 18S: 163,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 82 |
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| 18S-M3: 155,000 95.09% 18s, Grade 82, Model 3 |
Other: 8,000
Other Models or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M3-15J: 120,000 73.62% 18s, Grade 82, Model 3, 15 Jewels |
Other: 35,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M3-15J-HGL: 120,000 73.62% 18s, Grade 82, Model 3, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt |
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| 18S-M3-15J-HGL-U: 120,000 73.62% | |||||
| 18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-MIXED: 40,000 24.54% | |||||
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 14 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.
maximilian 24 · June 12, 2022
Serial Number 3843895 was reported as accurate.
Rcardkidz 3524 · February 8, 2022
Serial Number 3844517 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 30, 2020
Serial Number 3844976 was reported as accurate.
Fretrocker 43 · April 9, 2020
Serial Number 3843099 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 21, 2019
Serial Number 3843082 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 19, 2019
Serial Number 3843082 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 15, 2019
Serial Number 3843082 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 5, 2012
Serial Number 3844920 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 15j
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