Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 75

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6043150
Grade: 75
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 51 of 52
Grade/Model Total Production: 98,000
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M5-17J-OGP-A-G.M. WHEELER)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2365.75G51.18S1350.185M360.O465.P715.17J59
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
293.42
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
113.96
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.194%
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)

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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.


Anonymous · March 22, 2024

Serial Number 6043098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2021

Serial Number 6043333 was reported as accurate.

crispy 322 · June 23, 2014

Serial Number 6043150 was reported as accurate.

crispy 322 · June 17, 2014

Serial Number 6043150 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · May 18, 2012

Serial Number 6043312 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 27, 2012

Serial Number 6043312 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j
adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 75 Pocket Watch