Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4468834 Question Mark
Grade: 82 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1892 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 46 of 65 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 32,000 (18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: G.M. Wheeler
Elgin, Ill.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1720.82G50.18S1022.183M163.H1376.L824.15J507 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
466.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (0.65%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.04% Analyzing 528 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 · October 19, 2023

Serial Number 4468002 was reported as accurate.

slowhand 54 · March 11, 2020

Serial Number 4468078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2019

Serial Number 4469860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2019

Serial Number 4469860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2019

Serial Number 4468087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 4468087 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · February 12, 2018

Serial Number 4468993 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 15j

Anonymous · November 1, 2017

Serial Number 4469459 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 15j

Anonymous · October 11, 2017

Serial Number 4469932 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 15j

Anonymous · June 17, 2017

Serial Number 4468867 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 15j

Anonymous · October 31, 2016

Serial Number 4469495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2013

Serial Number 4468131 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2013

Serial Number 4468114 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 15j
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch