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: 5877888 Question Mark
Grade: 82 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 63 of 65 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 3,000 (18S-M3-17J-HGL-A-G.M. WHEELER) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt 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: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2307.82G67.18S1327.183M248.H1762.L1042.17J50 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
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
21 (0.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.37% Analyzing 135 Sales Question Mark
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.


Rcardkidz 4083 · October 25, 2024

Serial Number 5877368 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 916 · 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 469 · 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 4083 · 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