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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 570878
Grade: 82
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 2
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1879
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,000
Variant Est. Production: 6,000 (18S-M2-13J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 13j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 513.82G1.18S410.182M52.H511.L62.13J21
Database Version: v52.204
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
23.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.25
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.016%
Registry Population: 12 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.67% Analyzing 152 Sales
Research Note: The Elgin 1896 Material Catalog designates all Grade 82 runs prior to serial #874,001 as "Series 2" and all runs following #874,001 as "Series 3." Series designations were transitioned to model numbers in the 1904 Material Catalog.

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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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 570878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2021

Serial Number 570756 was reported as accurate.

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

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 9, 2019

Serial Number 570482 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 11, 2019

Serial Number 570405 was reported as accurate.

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

machinistrich 47 · April 29, 2017

Serial Number 570966 was reported as accurate.

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