Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5918838 (Grade 148)

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Access Date: August 07, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 148

Mixed Run: G.M. Wheeler or Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5918838
Grade:	148
Variation:	Mixed
Model:	5
Class:	9
Estimated Production Year:	1895
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production:	33,885
Variant Est. Production:	15,000 (18S-M5-17J-ONP-AT-G.M. WHEELER)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Gilded Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Mixed
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272, 345619
Movement Markings:	G.M. Wheeler [or "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co."] Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 17 Jewels Adjusted Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2323.148G1.18S1331.185M352.O454.P690.17J52
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.378
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	102.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	39.37
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.067%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	17 (0.85%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-9.45% Analyzing 131 Sales
Research Note: Possibly a split run of named (G.M. Wheeler) and unnamed movements.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 148

Target Profile: 18S-M5-17J-ONP-AT-G.M. WHEELER

Elgin Grade 148 (All Variations): 33,885 ETP
18S: 33,885 100.00% 18s, Grade 148
18S-M5: 33,885 100.00% 18s, Grade 148, Model 5
18S-M5-17J: 25,580 75.49% 18s, Grade 148, Model 5, 17 Jewels		Other: 8,305 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M5-17J-ONP: 25,580 75.49% 18s, Grade 148, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
18S-M5-17J-ONP-AT: 25,580 75.49%
18S-M5-17J-ONP-AT-G.M. WHEELER: 15,000 44.27%

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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.

Rmorgan9223 3 · April 8, 2024

Serial Number 5918838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2023

Serial Number 5917375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2021

Serial Number 5918709 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOT SIGNED WHEELER

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.