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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 44453 Question Mark
Grade: 57 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1870 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 87 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,146 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 70,346 (18S-M1-11J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 81.57G19.18S79.181M79.H80.K80.11J28 Question Mark
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: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
226.24 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.37 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.149% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.45%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.70% Analyzing 390 Sales Question Mark

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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 · September 21, 2023

Serial Number 45787 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2023

Serial Number 44352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2021

Serial Number 45096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2021

Serial Number 44087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2020

Serial Number 45835 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2020

Serial Number 45835 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2020

Serial Number 44595 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 15, 2020

Serial Number 44700 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 628 · September 9, 2019

Serial Number 44453 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2019

Serial Number 44952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2019

Serial Number 44952 was reported as accurate.

Artnottage 1 · March 5, 2019

Serial Number 45221 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2019

Serial Number 45221 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2018

Serial Number 44354 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · March 28, 2018

Serial Number 45664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2018

Serial Number 45592 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 1, 2017

Serial Number 44055 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 45763 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Dflawless1 3 · December 5, 2016

Serial Number 44779 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 27, 2016

Serial Number 44922 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 15, 2015

Serial Number 45041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2015

Serial Number 44352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2015

Serial Number 45640 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2015

Serial Number 45640 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2015

Serial Number 45021 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · May 19, 2015

Serial Number 45878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2014

Serial Number 45441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2013

Serial Number 45984 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch