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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 67967
Grade: 57
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1871
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 87
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,146
Variant Est. Production: 70,346 (18S-M1-11J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 94.57G22.18S90.181M90.H93.K93.11J33
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.37
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.149%
Registry Population: 20 (0.67%)

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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 27, 2023

Serial Number 66639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2022

Serial Number 67074 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2022

Serial Number 66011 was reported as accurate.

giddykippa 234 · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 66282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2021

Serial Number 65680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2021

Serial Number 66912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2020

Serial Number 66599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2020

Serial Number 66599 was reported as accurate.

Rentalmama 19 · June 5, 2020

Serial Number 66599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2020

Serial Number 67149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2020

Serial Number 67149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 65403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 65403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2019

Serial Number 65162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2019

Serial Number 67459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2019

Serial Number 65162 was reported as accurate.

Alex0166 1 · March 2, 2019

Serial Number 65650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2019

Serial Number 65050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2018

Serial Number 65029 was reported as inaccurate.

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ncplumber 150 · July 15, 2018

Serial Number 67602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2017

Serial Number 66245 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 65127 was reported as accurate.

Thewash 3 · September 10, 2017

Serial Number 67649 was reported as accurate.

Thewash 3 · September 1, 2017

Serial Number 67649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2015

Serial Number 65797 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2015

Serial Number 67165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2014

Serial Number 66738 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

rttent 1 · June 30, 2014

Serial Number 66140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2014

Serial Number 66345 was reported as accurate.

dalefloyd 5 · March 26, 2014

Serial Number 66136 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2013

Serial Number 66152 was reported as accurate.

gato13 2 · July 19, 2013

Serial Number 65363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2013

Serial Number 66874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2013

Serial Number 66717 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2013

Serial Number 66717 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 66199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2012

Serial Number 67671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2012

Serial Number 65113 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2012

Serial Number 65565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2012

Serial Number 66099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2012

Serial Number 66011 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch