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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 398810
Grade: 57
Variation: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1874
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 78 of 87
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,146
Variant Est. Production: 4,800 (18S-M1-13J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 13j
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
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 406.57G78.18S346.181M298.H404.K356.13J12
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: 28 (1.40%)

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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 · February 2, 2024

Serial Number 398694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2022

Serial Number 399508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2022

Serial Number 399508 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · April 12, 2022

Serial Number 398601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2019

Serial Number 399390 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 398354 was reported as accurate.

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

Duxlegion 24 · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 398810 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It s not marked GM Wheeler
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 13j

Anonymous · September 7, 2018

Serial Number 399697 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 6, 2018

Serial Number 399697 was reported as accurate.

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

Adrenalyne 5 · November 9, 2017

Serial Number 399381 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 8, 2014

Serial Number 399451 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 6, 2014

Serial Number 398059 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 31, 2014

Serial Number 399352 was reported as accurate.

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

meltob 6 · November 1, 2013

Serial Number 399795 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 6, 2013

Serial Number 398920 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 14, 2012

Serial Number 399172 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is in a sterling silver American Watch Co. case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 13j

Anonymous · June 3, 2012

Serial Number 398959 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked "GM Wheeler"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 13j

Anonymous · April 14, 2012

Serial Number 399772 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 13j
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch