Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 75

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5114638 Question Mark
Grade: 75 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 40 of 52 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 98,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 8,000 (18S-M5-15J-OGP-U-G.M. WHEELER) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant 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, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2008.75G40.18S1176.185M272.O347.P486.15J596 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: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
295.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
113.96 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.194% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.09% Analyzing 441 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 · December 14, 2021

Serial Number 5115784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2020

Serial Number 5114983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 5114751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2020

Serial Number 5114751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2017

Serial Number 5115984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2016

Serial Number 5115337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 5115296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2015

Serial Number 5114477 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2013

Serial Number 5114977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number 5114977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2013

Serial Number 5114977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2013

Serial Number 5114977 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is grade 75, which I think is early railroad
grade. The year is correct, no release button,
front & back turn counter clockwise to open the
face and the back of the watch. This has No. 1
with copper train on back. Roman Numerals on face,
George M Wheeler inside. Joesph Fahys designed the
case.
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch