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: 6065999 Question Mark
Grade: 82 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 65 of 65 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000 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: 2372.82G69.18S1356.183M257.H1808.L1068.17J61 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: v52.636 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
469.71 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
14 (1.40%) Question Mark
Research Note: According to verification reports, this range may actually be entirely or partially Grade 143 (M2, 17j, Adjusted, GMW), which also immediately follows this run. Range 6,065,001-6,066,000 is the last recorded run of Grade 82 and the following run is the first of Grade 143.

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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 · July 14, 2023

Serial Number 6065862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2023

Serial Number 6065862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2021

Serial Number 6065408 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 14, 2019

Serial Number 6065315 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 14, 2019

Serial Number 6065315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 6065331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2018

Serial Number 6065530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2017

Serial Number 6065227 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial# 6065227
My watch is marked as 17 jewels and adjusted. I
see that several people have reported this finding
as well in similar SN# ranges.
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

toyota 4 · April 1, 2017

Serial Number 6065333 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a 17jewel adjusted pocket watch with that
serial number
Curator Response: Thanks for submitting this information. Please upload a photo to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 17j

Anonymous · January 19, 2017

Serial Number 6065887 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2014

Serial Number 6065136 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2013

Serial Number 6065825 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked: GM Wheeler Elgin, Ill Adjusted, 17 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

danielziemer 3 · July 20, 2013

Serial Number 6065090 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 12, 2012

Serial Number 6065025 was reported as accurate.

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