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: 5877051
Grade: 82
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 3
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 63 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000
Variant Est. Production: 3,000 (18S-M3-17J-HGL-A-G.M. WHEELER)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: 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: 2307.82G67.18S1327.183M248.H1762.L1042.17J50
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
466.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306%
Registry Population: 20 (0.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.20% Analyzing 134 Sales
Research Note: Factory records indicate Grade 82 was produced in 13-Jewel and 15-Jewel variants. However, #5877051 has been verified as 17-Jewels (factory-marked). Various movements from this run have been reported as marked "17 Jewels."

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 521 · October 6, 2022

Serial Number 5877342 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 19, 2021

Serial Number 5877216 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

cbzimm Supporter 468 · August 4, 2020

Serial Number 5877051 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked on barrel bridge:
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 5876657 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped 17 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

debbie1964 1 · May 21, 2019

Serial Number 5876373 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 10, 2018

Serial Number 5876134 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 9, 2018

Serial Number 5878530 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Plates marked 17 Jewel
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.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 7, 2016

Serial Number 5878441 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 31, 2016

Serial Number 5876421 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

cmdraven 3993 · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 5877291 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 5878583 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

OldEphram 30 · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 5877259 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 22, 2013

Serial Number 5878325 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 5878325 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 21, 2013

Serial Number 5877900 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number 5877900 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 7, 2012

Serial Number 5876323 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch