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Access Date: February 12, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 55
"G.M. Wheeler" or "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co." Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 11-Jewel Movements
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 442112 | |
| Grade: | 55 | |
| Variation: | Mixed | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Class: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1876 | |
| Run Quantity: | 2,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 93 of 99 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 73,095 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 2,000 (18S-M1-7J/11J) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 7j or 11j Mixed Run | |
| 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 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 428.55G93.18S349.181M301.H426.K378.711J1 | |
| Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.608 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 220.07 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 84.99 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.144% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 24 (1.20%) | |
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Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate this run as Grade 55 which should be named Ryerson, Ferry, or Laflin. However, several Wheeler examples have been reported in the run. Following runs alternate between Grade 55 and "Wheeler," so this run could be the beginning of that pattern, though it may not be recorded as such. #443442: Verified as Marked "G.M. Wheeler" [eBay #174053350699]. #442480: Verified as 7-Jewel Movement Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." with a blank barrel bridge.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 55
Target Profile: 18S-M1-7J/11J-HGK-U-MIXED
| Elgin Grade 55 (All Variations): 73,095 ETP | |
| 18S: 73,095 100.00% 18s, Grade 55 |
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| 18S-M1: 73,095 100.00% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1 |
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| 18S-M1-7J/11J: 2,000 2.74% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1, 711 Jewels |
Other: 71,095
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
| 18S-M1-7J/11J-HGK: 2,000 2.74% 18s, Grade 55, Model 1, 711 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt |
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| 18S-M1-7J/11J-HGK-U: 2,000 2.74% | |
| 18S-M1-7J/11J-HGK-U-MIXED: 2,000 2.74% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 24 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.
ARAGON 1 · November 13, 2022
Serial Number 442876 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 23, 2021
Serial Number 442480 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 13, 2021
Serial Number 442480 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 634 · May 10, 2021
Serial Number 442480 was reported as inaccurate.
marked Elgin Nat'l Watch Co with a blank barrel
bridge. A true grade 55. Information sent to
you.
Anonymous · July 10, 2020
Serial Number 443866 was reported as accurate.
cgarstin 1 · October 13, 2019
Serial Number 443451 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 23, 2019
Serial Number 443823 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 13, 2018
Serial Number 443322 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 30, 2017
Serial Number 443241 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 20, 2017
Serial Number 443500 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · October 28, 2015
Serial Number 442621 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · June 28, 2014
Serial Number 443957 was reported as inaccurate.
LeroyC 392 · June 13, 2014
Serial Number 442110 was reported as accurate.
edward489 5 · October 14, 2013
Serial Number 443785 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 3, 2013
Serial Number 443124 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 29, 2012
Serial Number 442376 was reported as accurate.
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