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: 4906204 Question Mark
Grade: 82 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 51 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 Inlay Color: None 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: 1918.82G55.18S1125.183M195.H1508.L901.15J564 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: v52.457 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
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.36% Analyzing 527 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.


aeronautics 15 · August 22, 2020

Serial Number 4906901 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 916 · July 5, 2020

Serial Number 4906483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2019

Serial Number 4906711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2018

Serial Number 4906711 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is Elgin natl. Watch co.
Not G.M. Wheeler.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · August 19, 2017

Serial Number 4906003 was reported as accurate.

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

mickritchie 25 · August 9, 2017

Serial Number 4906003 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 4906003 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 19, 2017

Serial Number 4906487 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 13, 2015

Serial Number 4906728 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2015

Serial Number 4906828 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2015

Serial Number 4906828 was reported as accurate.

evelyndk 26 · December 23, 2014

Serial Number 4906844 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch