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"6062" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6062 Question Mark
Grade: 57 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1867 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 87 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,146 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 70,346 (18S-M1-11J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8.57G1.18S7.181M7.H7.K7.11J1 Question Mark
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: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
226.24 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.37 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.149% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (1.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.11% Analyzing 399 Sales Question Mark

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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 · November 5, 2023

Serial Number 6851 was reported as accurate.

Bigbobhoss Supporter 45 · May 7, 2023

Serial Number 6471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2022

Serial Number 6722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2021

Serial Number 6230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2020

Serial Number 6626 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · November 24, 2020

Serial Number 6824 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · November 8, 2020

Serial Number 6824 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2020

Serial Number 6741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2020

Serial Number 6498 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

charlesleonard 5 · February 20, 2019

Serial Number 6562 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2019

Serial Number 6336 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 7, 2018

Serial Number 6749 was reported as accurate.

Kerndog 2 · February 18, 2018

Serial Number 6944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2017

Serial Number 6135 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · July 5, 2016

Serial Number 7000 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 6874 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 6497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 6518 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2015

Serial Number 6497 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 23, 2014

Serial Number 6852 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 1, 2013

Serial Number 6311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2013

Serial Number 6540 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 10, 2013

Serial Number 6497 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 6062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2013

Serial Number 6067 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2013

Serial Number 6067 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2013

Serial Number 6062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 6943 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 10, 2013

Serial Number 6573 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 1, 2013

Serial Number 6131 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 7, 2013

Serial Number 6062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2013

Serial Number 6067 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number 6387 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 6540 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 13, 2012

Serial Number 6498 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 14, 2012

Serial Number 6445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2012

Serial Number 6226 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2012

Serial Number 6011 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch