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Access Date: September 12, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
![Elgin Grade 148 Pocket Watch](https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/assets/images/models/elgin5-18s-high.jpg)
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 |
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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 |
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Database Version: | v52.391 | ![]() |
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): | -5.51% Analyzing 132 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 |
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18S-M5: 33,885 100.00% 18s, Grade 148, Model 5 |
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18S-M5-17J: 25,580 75.49% 18s, Grade 148, Model 5, 17 Jewels |
Other: 8,305
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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18S-M5-17J-ONP: 25,580 75.49% 18s, Grade 148, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
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18S-M5-17J-ONP-AT: 25,580 75.49% | |||
18S-M5-17J-ONP-AT-G.M. WHEELER: 15,000 44.27% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 17 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 4 · April 8, 2024
Serial Number 5918838 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 21, 2021
Serial Number 5918709 was reported as inaccurate.
daddo46 992 · September 6, 2018
Serial Number 5917681 was reported as accurate.
gageace 1 · October 1, 2013
Serial Number 5917360 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 18, 2013
Serial Number 5917060 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · May 16, 2013
Serial Number 5917168 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 13, 2013
Serial Number 5918102 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · March 5, 2013
Serial Number 5918632 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 30, 2013
Serial Number 5918681 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 19, 2013
Serial Number 5918632 was reported as inaccurate.
Not marked G.M. Wheeler
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